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AV02 WUE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,721 mi
Last recorded168,721 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WUE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 168,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 157,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 136,464 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 136,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear coil spring fractured. but not affecting its seating posision.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,288 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,062 miles

o/s & n/s rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 109,545 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,892 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,892 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 87,892 miles

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

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

n/s rear baby seat fitted

travel in hand brake lever

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 WUE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WUE, 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

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What year was AV02 WUE registered?

AV02 WUE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is AV02 WUE safe to buy?

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