MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
front wipers becoming poor
fuel cap seal becoming perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion on both front brake discs
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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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