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AO52 ECN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ECN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 98,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,571 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 75,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 72,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,431 miles

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 ECN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

AO52 ECN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AO52 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ECN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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