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ALZ 4579

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,802 mi
Last recorded129,802 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4579
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight underbody corrosion

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 118,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s number plate light dim

small cracks in inner wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,582 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,894 miles

front and rear discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

tyres cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,417 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,949 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,946 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on (pads ok)

rear bumper damaged slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,367 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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ALZ 4579 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 4579, 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 ALZ 4579 registered?

ALZ 4579 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is ALZ 4579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4579 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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