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AV02 SYH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,669 mi
Last recorded109,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,826 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 105,294 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,001 miles

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

wind screen washers weak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,045 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,045 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,859 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,198 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall (replacement recomended )

Pass 22 May 2009 52,420 miles

front tyres worn on edges & side wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,132 miles

Near side front tyre inner & outer tread is low

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

Off side front tyre inner tread is low.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,441 miles

near side front & rear tyres outer wall damaged

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 SYH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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