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AO52 XCM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XCM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 139,396 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre and brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed where tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak profusely leaking from water pump area ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Spare wheel fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front nut missing from strut top mount

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting rear axle strengthening bar (6.1.2 (a))

both front seat belt retractors slow

brake fluid appears dirty

Pass 12 Dec 2020 136,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,741 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 133,636 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,629 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 113,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,181 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XCM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

AO52 XCM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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