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A7 CYY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 141,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,377 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,671 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,841 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,531 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light on

some wear/pitting to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,135 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,452 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 69,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,446 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 59,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,960 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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A7 CYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A7 CYY, 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 A7 CYY registered?

A7 CYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is A7 CYY safe to buy?

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