MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres 3mm
exhaust corroded
front brake hoses perished
oil leak
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres 3mm
exhaust corroded
front brake hoses perished
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
o/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode
unable to fully inspect rear coil springs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
o/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode
unable to fully inspect rear coil springs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV02 ABU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AV02 ABU, 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 AV02 ABU registered?
AV02 ABU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2002.
Is AV02 ABU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV02 ABU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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