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A16 EYY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 102,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn no clear view (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cover sils fitted unable to inspect sil its self (both sides)

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn no clear view (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cover sils fitted unable to inspect sil its self (both sides)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,788 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 98,799 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed car wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,006 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leak

sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leak

sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,067 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 90,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (rear wheels) wish bone bushes( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,184 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 85,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,333 miles

Front discs inner face poor

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,674 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,930 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,930 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,447 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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A16 EYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A16 EYY, 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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A16 EYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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