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AO52 XCD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Substantially corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,350 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

light corrosion to brake pipes beside fuel tank and to rear flexis

light corrosion to front brake pipes

light tread damage to rear tyres

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres low on tread and perishing

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

light corrosion to brake pipes beside fuel tank and to rear flexis

light corrosion to front brake pipes

light tread damage to rear tyres

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r inner brake pad appear low

rear tyres low on tread and perishing

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,350 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,056 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 XCD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

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

Is AO52 XCD safe to buy?

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