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AO52 XDB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,624 mi
Last recorded103,624 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,182 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 80,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,729 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,448 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 XDB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 XDB registered?

AO52 XDB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AO52 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 XDB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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