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AP52 AOL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,703 mi
Last recorded197,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AOL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 197,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 185,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 170,560 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 170,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and jacking point area within lower suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wiring under bonnet not secured

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe nut on nearside rear brake pipe to flexible brake hose very corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe nut on offside rear brake pipe to flexible brake hose very corroded

Rear Oil leak rear axle

Pass 17 Dec 2019 160,993 miles

Both front position lights discoloured (Halo ring type)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, misting, worn and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 150,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 142,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear body panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses cracking

front brake pads a little low

left and right front lower suspension arm bushes worn

rear number plate faded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 111,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,427 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,198 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,066 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 61,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,100 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,515 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 31,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are showing signs of wear.

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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AP52 AOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP52 AOL, 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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AP52 AOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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