CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP02 RZD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RZD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,671 miles

Under body rusty brake pipes corroded

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2017 141,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under body rusty brake pipes corroded

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,368 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 124,368 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,205 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearbottom arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,200 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearbottom arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 96,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,877 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,877 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate slite deteriotion

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,750 miles

naearside front tyre has cut in side wall not down to ply cords

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP02 RZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP02 RZD, 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

How do I check the history of AP02 RZD?

You can check the full history of AP02 RZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP02 RZD registered?

AP02 RZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is AP02 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 RZD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP02 RZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP02 RZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.