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AN02 SAT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN02 SAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,319 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,315 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 93,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 92,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 92,099 miles

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

engine light on

rear anti-roll bar touching rear lower arms

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

rear anti-roll bar touching rear lower arms

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,588 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO MIN ALSO WEAR EDGES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

chip o/s screen

front discs bad pitting inner face

hand brake lever long travel

n/s/f inner rim damaged

o/s/f level switch arm deteriorated

rear bottom arms bent also brace bar bent

rear discs slight pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear o/s flexy two places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake lever long travel

n/s/f inner rim damaged

o/s/f level switch arm deteriorated

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO MIN ALSO WEAR EDGES

Headlamp aim too low both (done) (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

chip o/s screen

front discs bad pitting inner face

rear bottom arms bent also brace bar bent

rear discs slight pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,682 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,487 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators starting to fade

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weap

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,255 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weap

Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,145 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

slight weap from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,299 miles

offside rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,015 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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AN02 SAT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AN02 SAT, 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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AN02 SAT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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