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AU52 JWV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 JWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle inspected in wet conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear/ both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody covered with black sealant

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,787 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,465 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 44,989 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 JWV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

AU52 JWV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AU52 JWV safe to buy?

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