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AG02 MXF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,291 mi
Last recorded162,291 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 159,037 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and body but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 16 Jan 2017 158,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and body but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jan 2016 153,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 153,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,889 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 146,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2014 140,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,313 miles

both rear & nearside front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 125,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear & nearside front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2012 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs slight wear

outer sills covered

Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,830 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / KNOCKING / BANGING ON UNDERSIDE / BODY ADVISE ATTENTION / POSS INTERNALS BECOMING LOOSE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 45 / 17 W

Fail 19 Mar 2011 116,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / KNOCKING / BANGING ON UNDERSIDE / BODY ADVISE ATTENTION / POSS INTERNALS BECOMING LOOSE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 45 / 17 W

Pass 20 Feb 2010 108,946 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 108,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 100,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,730 miles

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

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

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 19 Jul 2007 86,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 705,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,378 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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AG02 MXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AG02 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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