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AV02 KZZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,797 mi
Last recorded224,797 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 KZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 224,797 miles

bulb warning lights on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side walls damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/f wing has had tap fitted on edge

prop-shaft bearing worn

rear seats and all rear interior missing including rear belts

rust and corrosion in various places

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 215,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 202,395 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 202,246 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 200,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 189,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 182,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2013 174,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 174,456 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 164,580 miles

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

low effort to offside handbrake

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside headlight pattern poor

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 149,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from rear diff area

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s wiper blade smearing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from rear diff area

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 135,114 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 135,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 118,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 110,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 100,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,776 miles

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

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

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 KZZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV02 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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