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AO52 CCN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,104 mi
Last recorded134,104 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,104 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 131,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,757 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 127,596 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,829 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 130,458 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 126,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,794 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 122,772 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,661 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,975 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,645 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,126 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,570 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,659 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,496 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,369 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,372 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,373 miles

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.

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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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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