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AU52 CEO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,976 mi
Last recorded118,976 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,976 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,976 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre, both sidewalls scored

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, both sidewalls scored

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear next to tank (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,469 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 94,385 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,741 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre soft

Fail 19 Mar 2010 93,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre soft

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,649 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,649 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 78,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU52 CEO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AU52 CEO, 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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AU52 CEO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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