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AO52 CEU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CEU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast system corroded

oil leak

rear both sides shockers corroded

sills covers fited

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast system corroded

rear both sides shockers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,916 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,727 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

screen damage outside swept area

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 CEU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

AO52 CEU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AO52 CEU safe to buy?

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