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AO02 UWN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 52,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding in support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded but not deemed excessive (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has amounts of surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2021 52,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding in support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casings corroded but not deemed excessive (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has amounts of surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 52,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 52,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 52,518 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,041 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 May 2018 52,041 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter/hose joint (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 51,585 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 51,118 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 50,635 miles

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 13 May 2014 49,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 49,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 46,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,333 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 44,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 41,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 31,727 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,727 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 26,259 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 19,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,621 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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AO02 UWN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UWN, 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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AO02 UWN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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