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AU52 HWK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 97,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal including brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,561 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,850 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 92,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 91,590 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 89,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,942 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Nov 2013 71,633 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,722 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s front tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,759 miles

engine oil level low

front number plate damaged

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,592 miles

front disc pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front disc pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,715 miles

air bag light stays on

front disc pads low

o/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,756 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 HWK 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 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

AU52 HWK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AU52 HWK safe to buy?

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