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AV02 RHZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RHZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged no ply visible

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slight knock from n/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,923 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged no ply visible

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slight knock from n/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,779 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

right front disc appears to be worn and scored

right rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,032 miles

exhaust mounting by gearbox corroded away

o/s/f tyre cut in wall not to cords

Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounting by gearbox corroded away

o/s/f tyre cut in wall not to cords

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,645 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,645 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,938 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 66,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 56,507 miles

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

some movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

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 RHZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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