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AG02 JJF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 JJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded / weak in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded / weak in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing causing weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material requires clean inspection and or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s handbrake effort on limits

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,825 miles

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

inner front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,974 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Front bonnet safety catch partly seized.

Front both tyres perished on outer.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,974 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides. (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Front bonnet safety catch partly seized.

Front both tyres perished on outer.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,142 miles

both front lower suspension arms have play to limit in rear bushes

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,519 miles

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

n/s headlight image poor

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking badly (not dripping)

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

screw n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,351 miles

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,247 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,743 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres in poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,729 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 22,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,758 miles

n/s/f tyre run flat and cut in side wall

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 JJF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AG02 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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