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AU52 SVL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,824 mi
Last recorded166,824 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 166,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

drivers seat belt slow to retract

under trays fitted obscuring some underside component's

Fail 15 Dec 2015 166,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child's seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

under trays fitted obscuring some underside component's

Pass 13 Dec 2014 159,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 152,095 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked on inside tread

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,341 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,959 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,436 miles

exhaust pipe from cat converter cracked slightly

nearside rear tyre getting low 3mm

stone chip to front screen 10mm b zone

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 SVL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL?

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What year was AU52 SVL registered?

AU52 SVL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AU52 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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