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AU52 OER

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,719 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,154 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,709 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,697 miles

All tyres aproaching minimum limit.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,695 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres aproaching minimum limit.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2012 64,937 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion.

rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2011 56,326 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2010 51,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,498 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 OER is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

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

Is AU52 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 OER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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