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AV02 NJN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,318 miles

nearside front service brake is lagging close to excess

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,486 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring near wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,345 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 66,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,288 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 60,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,444 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,772 miles

advise o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,304 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 NJN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJN, 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 NJN registered?

AV02 NJN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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