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ANZ 9785

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 9785
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,884 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,886 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 31 Oct 2012 103,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering and susp slight

Pass 4 Nov 2011

steering and susp slight // tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2011

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

steering and susp slight // tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,761 miles

very/slight/play/at/o/side/front/bottom/balljoint

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,794 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,475 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge showing heavy wear.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,971 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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ANZ 9785 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ANZ 9785, 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

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What year was ANZ 9785 registered?

ANZ 9785 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is ANZ 9785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 9785 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANZ 9785 have outstanding finance?

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