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AV02 OFW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 148,615 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 144,968 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 144,968 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 122,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

unable to check emission due to excessive smoke

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,470 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 81,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r and both front tyres, areworn at edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,052 miles

manufactures engine under cover fitted not allowing a full inspection of steering and mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,581 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 OFW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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