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AR51 GHU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,269 mi
Last recorded172,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 172,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification leg fitted back to front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator illuminates (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 166,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 160,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 160,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 153,968 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

offside rear brake flexi/brake pipe mount corroded

underside corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,926 miles

Central floor slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 144,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 139,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 131,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 113,975 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 105,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 105,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,650 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,650 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,709 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of slight leakage

Both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Front brake pads worn low

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 5 Jan 2009 84,709 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of slight leakage

Both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Front brake pads worn low

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,622 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres worn low on tread sholders

Front and rear number plates very dirty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,911 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on tread sholders

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes splitting from upper casings

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,603 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Windscreen damaged within swept area

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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AR51 GHU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AR51 GHU, 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 AR51 GHU registered?

AR51 GHU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AR51 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 GHU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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