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AY52 VGX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,172 mi
Last recorded108,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear wire

Offside Rear pad wear wire

Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear wire

Nearside Front wing liner catching wheel on full lock

Offside Rear pad wear wire

Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and splitting on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,998 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and splitting on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue on engine

Pass 4 May 2017 98,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 98,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,330 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 77,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,448 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,477 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,781 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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AY52 VGX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY52 VGX, 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 AY52 VGX registered?

AY52 VGX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AY52 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VGX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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