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AO51 FAT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 107,275 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 107,272 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,494 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,108 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides / handbrake noisy in operation , further investigation required. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 96,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides / handbrake noisy in operation , further investigation required. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,827 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,827 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failure. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING ,PIPE FAILURE. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,620 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 92,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,606 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES BALDING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,559 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE ATTENTION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,771 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,768 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,596 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,480 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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AO51 FAT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO51 FAT, 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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AO51 FAT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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