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A2 FDY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,596 mi
Last recorded148,596 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FDY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 148,596 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 148,596 miles

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

hand brake warning light stays on engine smokes.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 117,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,174 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,166 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 37,666 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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A2 FDY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A2 FDY, 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 A2 FDY registered?

A2 FDY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is A2 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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