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AG02 WWY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 WWY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,245 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 102,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 98,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 98,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,657 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 96,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 94,676 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 94,676 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,543 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,543 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,586 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 89,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,105 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 77,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,393 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,566 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,143 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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AG02 WWY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AG02 WWY, 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 AG02 WWY registered?

AG02 WWY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is AG02 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 WWY shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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