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AO02 ASZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ASZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,325 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,602 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,602 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,218 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

nsf tyre sidewall damaged no core showing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,210 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,845 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,470 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 84,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 73,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,143 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 37,698 miles

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

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 ASZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ASZ, 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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AO02 ASZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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