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AV02 SDZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,004 mi
Last recorded214,004 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 214,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 214,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 209,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 207,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 199,991 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 186,543 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 182,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 166,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 153,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 140,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 130,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 53,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 48,246 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

offside front tyre has a small cut in the outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,601 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 30,897 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 SDZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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