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83,305 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens also missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear brake pipe around tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))
Slight hazing of headlamps. Beam patterns could be worse.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both. "D" mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction of rotation. (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone rear bush also slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing porous and leaking. (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. Nearside lamp incomplete. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge wear. 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section front to rear brake pipe around tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))
Slight hazing of headlamps. Beam patterns could be better.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s steering rack has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s steering rack has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit [225/50 r16] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit [225/50 r16] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre deteriorating spliting on face of tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre deteriorating spliting on face of tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
stone chips front screen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB52 XAR is a 2002 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB52 XAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SB52 XAR is a 2002 BMW 3, first registered on 16 October 2002.
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