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AU52 ODH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ODH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,187 miles

Metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,009 miles

Centre Front Lower full under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and badly deteriorated outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and badly deteriorated outer side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,563 miles

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

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 ODH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

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

Is AU52 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ODH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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