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AU52 HWF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,623 mi
Last recorded13,623 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 13,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 13,533 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 13,533 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 12,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 11,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 11,558 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 10,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 9,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 7,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,821 miles

Light surface corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,337 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,898 miles

Rear brakes noisy in rollers

Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,408 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 HWF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 HWF registered?

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

Is AU52 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HWF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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