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AU52 HWD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 150,548 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 150,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2015 140,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 129,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface Corrosion on Chassis and Suspension all around including Front and Rear Subframes.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in all tyre outer sidewalls

o/s front antiroll bar d bush worn

rear brake pads very low strong advise

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in all tyre outer sidewalls

o/s front antiroll bar d bush worn

rear brake pads very low strong advise

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,893 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes worn strong advise

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,487 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 HWD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU52 HWD, 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 AU52 HWD registered?

AU52 HWD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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