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A4 NBE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,521 mi
Last recorded171,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NBE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 171,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 168,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 166,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 157,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,726 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,609 miles

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

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

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

rear exhurst mount brocken

Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,609 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhurst mount brocken

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,945 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 67,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 61,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,990 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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A4 NBE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A4 NBE, 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

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What year was A4 NBE registered?

A4 NBE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is A4 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 NBE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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