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AO52 FEK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,385 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 110,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,958 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 105,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,192 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 100,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 94,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,143 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 FEK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

AO52 FEK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is AO52 FEK safe to buy?

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