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AO52 FEH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,692 mi
Last recorded192,692 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FEH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 192,692 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake : Low effort recorded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 184,302 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OIL LEAK

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 175,370 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 5 Apr 2014 167,285 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 155,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 155,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 142,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,627 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 30 Mar 2011 131,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 124,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 124,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 114,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,700 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 FEH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

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

Is AO52 FEH safe to buy?

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