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AO52 ECD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,048 mi
Last recorded179,048 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ECD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 179,048 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 179,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 164,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 151,535 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 113,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 108,322 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 103,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 103,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,745 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 ECD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 ECD registered?

AO52 ECD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AO52 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ECD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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