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AV52 UNF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,803 mi
Last recorded157,803 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UNF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 157,803 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 150,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 141,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

engine management indicates fault

nerarside outter edge front tyre has sight cut

Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,507 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 120,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 98,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 98,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,906 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)

front brake pads worn close to lregal limit ( need changing)

front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,900 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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AV52 UNF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV52 UNF, 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 AV52 UNF registered?

AV52 UNF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AV52 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 UNF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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