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AO02 OHP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,846 mi
Last recorded162,846 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 162,846 miles

Both front tyres have slight splits

Slight play in n/s lower ball joint

o/s front brake sticking slightly

o/s steering rack end as slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2012 158,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn thin

Fail 8 Dec 2012 158,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn thin

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges close to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2011 150,963 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 150,962 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 143,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 130,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 130,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 110,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,087 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 67,087 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AO02 OHP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO02 OHP, 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 AO02 OHP registered?

AO02 OHP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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