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AO02 AUR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,407 mi
Last recorded128,407 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 13 Nov 2024 128,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,410 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,016 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 97,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 82,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,416 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,416 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,971 miles

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

rear tyres well worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,952 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,158 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,428 miles

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 AUR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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