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AY52 XDL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,105 mi
Last recorded151,105 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 151,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 151,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 149,838 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 145,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 145,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sat nav/phone holder (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 137,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,848 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pad warning light

Fail 9 Apr 2016 121,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pad warning light

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 120,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

wear discs

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,603 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wear discs

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,988 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 XDL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDL, 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 AY52 XDL registered?

AY52 XDL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is AY52 XDL safe to buy?

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