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AO52 EEB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,318 mi
Last recorded79,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,318 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber perished. (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,985 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,946 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,379 miles

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre damaged on sidewalls(has been run flat)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,573 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 EEB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

AO52 EEB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is AO52 EEB safe to buy?

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