MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake anti rattle clips missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake anti rattle clips missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre pressure appears low
offside front tyre pressure appears low
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
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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AO02 ASU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AO02 ASU, 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 AO02 ASU registered?
AO02 ASU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2002.
Is AO02 ASU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO02 ASU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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