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AEZ 3957

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,417 mi
Last recorded153,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3957
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 153,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,193 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 152,144 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 135,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 129,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 126,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 119,694 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,782 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 111,692 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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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AEZ 3957 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AEZ 3957, 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 AEZ 3957?

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What year was AEZ 3957 registered?

AEZ 3957 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AEZ 3957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 3957 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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