CarVerify

Free Car Check

A254 JOY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,688 mi
Last recorded66,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA254 JOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,688 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,613 miles

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,114 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A254 JOY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A254 JOY, 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

How do I check the history of A254 JOY?

You can check the full history of A254 JOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A254 JOY registered?

A254 JOY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is A254 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A254 JOY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A254 JOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A254 JOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.