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A14 OWM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,583 mi
Last recorded139,583 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,562 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 133,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 128,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,959 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,702 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,197 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,719 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,722 miles

engine cover fitted

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 OWM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

A14 OWM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is A14 OWM safe to buy?

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