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FL52 XXB

2002 BMW 330

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,520 mi
Last recorded138,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 33085,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XXB
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both top covers loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 107,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,225 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,555 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,394 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,667 miles

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

near side front tyre inner edge wearing out.

off side front tyre inner edge wearing out.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 59,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,739 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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FL52 XXB is a 2002 BMW 330 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 85,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL52 XXB is a 2002 BMW 330, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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