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AG52 ZWF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,057 mi
Last recorded97,057 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,249 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,433 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight smoke from engine when on idle

surface rust on brake pipes

water leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,617 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,313 miles

Both front tyres slight cut and scuffed on walls

Front wishbones rear bushes slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads getting low and discs slight worn

Slight attension to handbrake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,189 miles

the exhaust support bracket (rear of autobox) is badly corroded and will require replacing very soon

the offside front tyre has three nicks in the sidewall of the tyre, but no cords are visible

the rear offside tyre has two nicks in the sidewall of the tyre, but no cords are visible

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,381 miles

tHE OFFSDE FRONT TYRE HAS THREE CUTS IN THE SIDEWALL DUE TO THE WHEEL BEING KERBED. †THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE SIDEWALL ALSO,THESE CUTS ARE NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO FAIL THE M.O.T.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 40,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

the offside front tyre has three cuts in the sidewall due to the wheel being kerbed. †the offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall also.these cuts are not severe enough to fail the m.o.t.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,006 miles

Advice small chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 32,006 miles

Advice small chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZWF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AG52 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

AG52 ZWF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AG52 ZWF safe to buy?

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