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A18 WEM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,762 mi
Last recorded110,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,987 miles

rear discs close to service limits

slight knock from anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2018 109,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,853 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,853 miles

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,782 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,376 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,384 miles

Oil leak

cut in side wall but not to coreds on o/s/r

Fail 26 Oct 2010 95,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,680 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 91,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,550 miles

Front propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 16 Aug 2008 87,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,405 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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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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