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AG52 ZSZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,262 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 122,262 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc backing plate insecure at top

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,258 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc backing plate insecure at top

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,552 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,724 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front wheel arch inner liner insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower balljoint has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material

offside front lower balljoint has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material

parking brake lever close to stop

Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower balljoint has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material

offside front lower balljoint has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material

parking brake lever close to stop

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,349 miles

o/s front chassis damaged

Fail 29 May 2008

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

o/s front chassis damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 36,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,463 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AG52 ZSZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AG52 ZSZ, 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 AG52 ZSZ registered?

AG52 ZSZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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