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ExpiredMileage
197,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both rear tyres wearing low
slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both rear tyres are showing signs of wear.
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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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