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A4 OJM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,028 mi
Last recorded79,028 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 79,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,353 miles

Brake pipe heavily corroded -both rears

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Grille not fully secure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2018 76,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe heavily corroded -both rears

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Grille not fully secure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 72,679 miles

Added 2.5 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

Dipstick rusty

Misting of oil on power steering reservoir

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on edge

Offside Front Grille not fully secure

Rear brake pipes have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 2 May 2017 72,679 miles

Added 2.5 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

Dipstick rusty

Misting of oil on power steering reservoir

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade replaced PRS (8.2.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on edge

Offside Front Grille not fully secure

Rear brake pipes have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,257 miles

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

has play in both front lower arms

Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

has play in both front lower arms

Pass 20 May 2015 65,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

amber oil light on

Fail 20 May 2015 65,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

amber oil light on

Pass 23 May 2014 61,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 52,820 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 48,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 48,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 42,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 42,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 39,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 39,743 miles

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

all four tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2008 36,724 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 May 2008 36,724 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,302 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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A4 OJM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A4 OJM, 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 A4 OJM registered?

A4 OJM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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