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A7 RLY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RLY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 65,114 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 65,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,542 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 63,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 61,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 61,858 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise - replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise - replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 60,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,412 miles

rear tyre very badly perished

front flexi brake pipes perished

front tyre on wear bars worn inner edges and perished

rear shock shafts corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 59,412 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front flexi brake pipes perished

front tyre on wear bars worn inner edges and perished

rear shock shafts corroded

rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,113 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2019 55,236 miles

all tyres badly perished

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 15 May 2017 51,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 17 May 2016 49,511 miles

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 47,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,174 miles

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

offside front shock absorber gaiter damaged

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front shock absorber gaiter damaged

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 May 2011 44,469 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 44,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,413 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 39,136 miles

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

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

offside front door difficult to open from exterior handle

Pass 1 May 2007 37,016 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,827 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 RLY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 A7 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

A7 RLY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is A7 RLY safe to buy?

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