CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 VOB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
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

RegistrationA3 VOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,929 miles

Rear tyres diff size

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,618 miles

advise rear brake check,offside rear park brake effort low

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight play in offside front tie rod

Fail 20 Sep 2018 35,618 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise rear brake check,offside rear park brake effort low

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight play in offside front tie rod

Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,579 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 32,836 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,758 miles

play in both front lower ball joints

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,717 miles

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,999 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,752 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 19,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,514 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

A3 VOB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A3 VOB, 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 A3 VOB?

You can check the full history of A3 VOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 VOB registered?

A3 VOB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is A3 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VOB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 VOB 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 A3 VOB. 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.