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AV02 VPX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,806 mi
Last recorded127,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VPX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,806 miles

hand brake efficency at minimum requires to pass test.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,744 miles

A level sensor device is broken on offside front lower suspens arm bracket.

Both front tyres are wearing low on tread edges.

Brake pipe to offside rear brake hose is corroded.

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 105,810 miles

Auto headlamp aim level adjuster on offside lower suspension arm is broken. ( head lamp aims has been set manualy.)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,775 miles

Centre part of exhaust pipe is cracked / fractured and has a minor leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 703,906 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 VPX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV02 VPX?

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What year was AV02 VPX registered?

AV02 VPX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is AV02 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 VPX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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