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AU52 HXX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,842 mi
Last recorded163,842 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 163,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 163,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 147,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,624 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 143,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of off side front to rear above off side rear drive shaft area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 137,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 134,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 118,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 118,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 111,972 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,243 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 HXX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

AU52 HXX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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