MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,762 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear discs close to service limits
slight knock from anti roll bar d bushes
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear discs close to service limits
slight knock from anti roll bar d bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Repair to rear exhaust bracket
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Repair to rear exhaust bracket
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust bracket broken
Oil leak
Oil leak
cut in side wall but not to coreds on o/s/r
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
cut in side wall but not to coreds on o/s/r
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake fluid below max.
outer sills covered
small stone chips in windscreen
some play in both front wishbone rear bushes
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake fluid below max.
outer sills covered
small stone chips in windscreen
some play in both front wishbone rear bushes
Front propshaft coupling splitting
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front propshaft coupling splitting
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 WEM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 A18 WEM, 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 A18 WEM registered?
A18 WEM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 2002.
Is A18 WEM safe to buy?
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