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AV02 CGO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 CGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,255 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 94,651 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER WALLS CRACKED

rear hand brake needs check and adjustment

Pass 6 May 2016 77,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 70,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,053 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 59,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 54,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension Lowered

Fail 4 May 2011 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension Lowered

Pass 7 May 2010 40,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,142 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,138 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,134 miles

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

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 CGO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol 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 AV02 CGO, 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 CGO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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