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AV02 CEF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2021 145,905 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 140,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,940 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,902 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 127,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,672 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,141 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 111,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,661 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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AV02 CEF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CEF, 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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AV02 CEF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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