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AO52 XCN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 79,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel cap seal slight perished

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel cap seal slight perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 57,673 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,800 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,977 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 34,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,711 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 XCN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

AO52 XCN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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