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B11 HEM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 HEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,539 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 81,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,924 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,264 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,264 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,685 miles

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

front / rear discs slight wear.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front / rear discs slight wear.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,001 miles

both front wishbone rear mounts perished

small stone chip in centre of screen

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,814 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,643 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B11 HEM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B11 HEM, 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 B11 HEM registered?

B11 HEM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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