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AO02 ASX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,921 mi
Last recorded125,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ASX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 125,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside is cracking on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate is damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2019 119,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside is cracking on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate is damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,270 miles

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

both rear tyre's are cracking & perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

both rear tyres perished

front and rear number plates stuck on over other number plates

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

front and rear number plates stuck on over other number plates

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,615 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,067 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 64,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres very worn on edges

chips to windscreen

Fail 21 May 2012 64,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise tyre pressure check

both vfront tyres very worn on edges

chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,102 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,969 miles

centre stop light in boot lid not working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2009 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop light in boot lid not working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,175 miles

Front 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.

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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AO02 ASX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

AO02 ASX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AO02 ASX safe to buy?

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