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AU52 CHD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

223,518 mi
Last recorded223,518 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 223,518 miles

general corrosion under the body including testable items

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 11 Feb 2022 223,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under the body including testable items

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 5 Feb 2021 217,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 217,571 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 209,878 miles

h/brake effort on limit o/s weak

Fail 8 Feb 2020 209,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

h/brake effort on limit o/s weak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 200,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 187,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 187,572 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,592 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 167,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 158,961 miles

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2015 158,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,977 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 149,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 140,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

rear brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 127,130 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,507 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 121,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 115,850 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,576 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 109,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 95,346 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 95,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,936 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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AU52 CHD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CHD, 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 CHD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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