MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear shocker bump stops u/s
cover sills fitted
exhaust rattles
n/s wiper split
n/s/f wing damaged and wheel arch covers broken
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear shocker bump stops u/s
cover sills fitted
exhaust rattles
n/s wiper split
n/s/f wing damaged and wheel arch covers broken
Both inner rack arms slight play
Both lower arm rear bushes slightly perising and slight movement
Brake wear pad light on
Front discs corroded
Front undertray fitted
N/S/F Wiper split
N/S/Rear tyres wearing thin (3.5mm) and wearing smooth inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/Rear tyre wearing thin (2.5mm) and wearing smooth inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear discs slightly corroded
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front undertray fitted
N/S/F Wiper split
N/S/Rear tyres wearing thin (3.5mm) and wearing smooth inner edge
Both inner rack arms slight play
Both lower arm rear bushes slightly perising and slight movement
Brake wear pad light on
Front discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/Rear tyre wearing thin (2.5mm) and wearing smooth inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear discs slightly corroded
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine undertray fitted
nearside & offside front inner wing shields are damaged
plastic cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine undertray fitted
nearside & offside front inner wing shields are damaged
plastic cover sills fitted
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV02 UOS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 UOS, 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 UOS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 2002.
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