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AU52 HWE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine has an oil leak

underside of car covered in oil

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,101 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 137,094 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,213 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 127,212 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,810 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt/s perished/cracked

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 118,805 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt/s perished/cracked

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,157 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at near side by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 100,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,180 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,987 miles

front wipers becoming poor

fuel cap seal becoming perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,352 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,591 miles

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

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

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

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

some wear front lower control arm brackets

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some wear front lower control arm brackets

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,313 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 HWE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 AU52 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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