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AHZ 101

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 101
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,603 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 69,517 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,212 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front tyre getting low

Near side front tyre slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,212 miles

Near side front tyre getting low

Near side front tyre slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,216 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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AHZ 101 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AHZ 101, 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 AHZ 101 registered?

AHZ 101 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AHZ 101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 101 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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