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AR02 HDE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts missing from downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,294 miles

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

rear indicators slightly off colour

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush also dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear indicators slightly off colour

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,950 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diff leaking

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,273 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.both rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,809 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,948 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,212 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 30,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,817 miles

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

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

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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AR02 HDE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AR02 HDE, 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 AR02 HDE registered?

AR02 HDE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AR02 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 HDE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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