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A12 CNJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,235 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,129 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 676,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,398 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,982 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S/F TYRE BELOW 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGE

n/s & O/S REAR TYRES 1.8 MM ACROSS TREAD

Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,982 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S/F TYRE BELOW 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s & O/S REAR TYRES 1.8 MM ACROSS TREAD

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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A12 CNJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A12 CNJ, 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 A12 CNJ registered?

A12 CNJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is A12 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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