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A19 HUM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,871 mi
Last recorded155,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 HUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,871 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 155,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 144,267 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 144,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirror glass deteriorated

nearside front bumper slightly loose

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear bumper holed

rear brake pipes have a grease and underseal coating unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2013 118,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirror glass deteriorated

nearside front bumper slightly loose

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear bumper holed

rear brake pipes have a grease and underseal coating unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 22 Nov 2011 105,173 miles

offsdie front anti roll bar link has slight play.

plastic covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect underside.

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

slight dampness to nearside rear shocker.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,438 miles

off side front side wall damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front side wall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre side wall lightly kerbed

o/s/r & both front tyre side walls badly kerb damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 74,012 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre side wall lightly kerbed

o/s/r & both front tyre side walls badly kerb damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

significant travel at parking brake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,890 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

rear pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,605 miles

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

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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A19 HUM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A19 HUM, 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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A19 HUM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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