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AU52 VYJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,799 mi
Last recorded200,799 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 200,799 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 200,798 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 194,622 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 194,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 190,053 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 190,048 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 181,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 173,150 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 28 Mar 2013 165,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 152,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 134,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,650 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 VYJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

AU52 VYJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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