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AU52 SSO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,715 mi
Last recorded70,715 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 70,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,054 miles

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,211 miles

Slight play front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,063 miles

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,143 miles

Slight movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,193 miles

Rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges advise replacement

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2017 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges advise replacement

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,222 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and cracked advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Slight movement both sides front lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,542 miles

Front tyres cracked/wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,861 miles

front pads on limit

front tyre treads cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,445 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyre treads cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,661 miles

child seat fitted

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,200 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 SSO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SSO, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 SSO?

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What year was AU52 SSO registered?

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

Is AU52 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SSO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 SSO have outstanding finance?

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