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AO52 CDZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,328 mi
Last recorded156,328 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 156,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 151,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 146,226 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2012 146,221 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,988 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 135,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,021 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 115,590 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread but still within legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2007 107,228 miles

offside front outer suspension ball joint has free play but not considered to be excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2006 101,805 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 101,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CDZ, 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 AO52 CDZ registered?

AO52 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AO52 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 CDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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