MOT Status
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134,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER SECURING BOLT NOT FULLY TIGHTENED, HAS NO EFFECT ON SHOCK ABSORBER SECURITY AND SHOCK ABSORBER STILL SECURE
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE EXCESSIVELY BENT
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER SECURING BOLT NOT FULLY TIGHTENED, HAS NO EFFECT ON SHOCK ABSORBER SECURITY AND SHOCK ABSORBER STILL SECURE
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE EXCESSIVELY BENT
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight blow front exhaust
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. rear end (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. rear end (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank cap sealing washer is so deteriated that it may no longer be able to make an effective seal.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake discs and pads worn.
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 CCN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AO52 CCN, 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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AO52 CCN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2002.
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