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A13 SST

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 105,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mmcuts in tread, splitting inner side wall almost to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light came on during emissions test

Pass 29 Apr 2021 103,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 103,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,388 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,662 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,756 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,756 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 55,724 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SST is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SST, 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.

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What year was A13 SST registered?

A13 SST is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is A13 SST safe to buy?

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