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AM02 NVO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 NVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear pin both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 72,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 66,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,469 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,937 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 56,937 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,110 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,122 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 45,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,929 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,929 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,496 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,599 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 25,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,724 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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AM02 NVO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM02 NVO, 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 AM02 NVO registered?

AM02 NVO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AM02 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 NVO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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