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AO51 FRY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,716 mi
Last recorded143,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FRY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 118,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 118,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning lamp on

corrosion to o/s outer sill/jacking point

fuel cap seal perished

o/s front wheel binding slightly

play in n/s and o/s front rearmost wishbone bushes

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas

washer fluid level very low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,856 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 111,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 104,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 94,662 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,923 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 FRY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRY, 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 AO51 FRY registered?

AO51 FRY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AO51 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FRY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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