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A7 TYT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,335 mi
Last recorded113,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,335 miles

Bucket seats fitted

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear seats removed

Rollcage fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,264 miles

no reae seats or seat bellts fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no reae seats or seat bellts fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,278 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,139 miles

n/s rear brake pipe to flexy hose rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,135 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 68,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,358 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,159 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 TYT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYT, 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 A7 TYT registered?

A7 TYT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is A7 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 TYT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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