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B10 BMW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,777 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,100 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,256 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 36,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,760 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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B10 BMW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B10 BMW, 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 B10 BMW registered?

B10 BMW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is B10 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 BMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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