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ALZ 1816

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,653 mi
Last recorded81,653 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1816
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 81,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 80,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,986 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,273 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,079 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 69,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,300 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 55,100 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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ALZ 1816 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ALZ 1816, 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 ALZ 1816?

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What year was ALZ 1816 registered?

ALZ 1816 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is ALZ 1816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1816 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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