MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake balance requires attention
Both bonnet grills insicure/loose & bonnet release catch worn/stiff.
Front number plate slightly worn.
Large chip to N/S windscreen.
N/S/F jacking point missing.
Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (205/55x16).
Oil leak/weep from O/S of engine.
Water/condensation in O/S front foglamp unit.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both bonnet grills insicure/loose & bonnet release catch worn/stiff.
Front number plate slightly worn.
Large chip to N/S windscreen.
N/S/F jacking point missing.
Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (205/55x16).
Oil leak/weep from O/S of engine.
Water/condensation in O/S front foglamp unit.
Front grills in bonnet insicure.
Oil weep from O/S of engine.
Various fine chips in windscreen.
Water in O/S/F foglamp unit.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid level on minimum (suspect due to condition of front pads).
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs worn/lipped.
Front grills in bonnet insicure.
Oil weep from O/S of engine.
Various fine chips in windscreen.
Water in O/S/F foglamp unit.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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AV02 USX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AV02 USX, 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 AV02 USX registered?
AV02 USX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2002.
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