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AV02 UOS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,440 mi
Last recorded162,440 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UOS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 162,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 161,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 150,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 150,924 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 140,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 140,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 123,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 44,098 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 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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