MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Chassis plate damaged/illegible
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Bumper damaged
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
Chassis plate damaged/illegible
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brakes noisy operation
Rear Bumper damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MY02 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MY02 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 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MY02 BMW registered?
MY02 BMW is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2013.
Is MY02 BMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for MY02 BMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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