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AU52 SRY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 87,183 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 82,776 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 82,776 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 67,381 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked.

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 67,381 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has been kerbed.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls.

Oil leak engine ()

both front and rear tyre perished on sidewalls

fuel cap seal lightly perished.

Pass 3 May 2017 63,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2016 61,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 58,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 56,432 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2013 53,213 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 46,699 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 43,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,500 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,669 miles

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

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 SRY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

AU52 SRY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 SRY safe to buy?

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