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AG02 MXN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,962 mi
Last recorded145,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,962 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front drivers door sharp metal edge where its bent back

Fail 28 Jan 2019 145,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower under trays fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front drivers door sharp metal edge where its bent back

Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,713 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,011 miles

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

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 MXN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MXN, 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 AG02 MXN registered?

AG02 MXN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AG02 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 MXN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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