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AV02 WZF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,398 mi
Last recorded159,398 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes were covered in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe was covered in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 149,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 143,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,671 miles

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

all brake pipes are greased

front brake discs are worn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 139,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes are greased

front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,745 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,237 miles

Brake pad warning light on,new pads have been fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2008 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,423 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,902 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 WZF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZF, 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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What year was AV02 WZF registered?

AV02 WZF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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