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A13 SPN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 147,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steering has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 21 May 2011 144,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 142,349 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 142,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 143,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag and traction control light on

Fail 10 Dec 2009 143,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 120,116 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 76,961 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 76,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A13 SPN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 SPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 SPN registered?

A13 SPN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is A13 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 SPN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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