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AV02 ACY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 ACY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

side skirts fitted so unable to check outer sills

slight corrosion on rear drive shafts

Fail 30 Jul 2010 114,358 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

side skirts fitted so unable to check outer sills

slight corrosion on rear drive shafts

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,880 miles

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

oil leaks

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 72,816 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 72,816 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV02 ACY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV02 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

AV02 ACY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AV02 ACY safe to buy?

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