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B12 UVA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 UVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 160,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 152,403 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 152,403 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 138,287 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 112,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,222 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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B12 UVA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B12 UVA, 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 B12 UVA registered?

B12 UVA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is B12 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 UVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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