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AV02 MFZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,240 mi
Last recorded146,240 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 MFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,345 miles

Front Lower Both front rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 139,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Both front rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 136,592 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. Both front.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 May 2019 131,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 131,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 124,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 124,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 118,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 109,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 98,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 76,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,857 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 54,845 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2007 42,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,535 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 MFZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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