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AU52 VYX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,917 mi
Last recorded90,917 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,917 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,373 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,373 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,088 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,158 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,158 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VYX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYX, 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

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What year was AU52 VYX registered?

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

Is AU52 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 VYX have outstanding finance?

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