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AL52 DUT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 DUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 77,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner and outer disc faces very worn/ corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner and outer disc faces very worn/ corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,387 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner and outer edge perished/ cracked exposing ply/ chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner and outer disc faces very worn/ corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner and outer disc faces very worn/ corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,227 miles

slight wear to front wishbone rear mtgs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2009 41,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres outer walls slight cut in them

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,555 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)

nail in tyre

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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AL52 DUT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AL52 DUT, 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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AL52 DUT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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