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AG02 AXF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,309 mi
Last recorded156,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 AXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 156,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 156,307 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 152,051 miles

osf tyre poor

Fail 4 Jan 2017 152,051 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osf tyre poor

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,770 miles

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,763 miles

Crack in windscreen outside drivers view

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S side repeter lens missing

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 24 Jan 2014 139,160 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 132,011 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,011 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 122,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,007 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 118,979 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,336 miles

Both n/s tyres have sidewall damage, not showig cords

Cant see rear springs

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,683 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 13 Dec 2006 59,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,507 miles

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

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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AG02 AXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AG02 AXF, 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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AG02 AXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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