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AU52 OFC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,113 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,313 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,368 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,283 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 83,283 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,148 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,148 miles

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

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

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 26 Sep 2012 52,435 miles

slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspention arm rear bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspention arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,990 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,195 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,315 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 33,315 miles

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

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)

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 OFC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

AU52 OFC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AU52 OFC safe to buy?

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