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A14 AOL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,694 mi
Last recorded148,694 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 AOL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 134,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 113,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,988 miles

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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A14 AOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 AOL, 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 A14 AOL registered?

A14 AOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is A14 AOL safe to buy?

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