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AG51 MZD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,711 mi
Last recorded162,711 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 MZD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 162,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 156,071 miles

corrosion located on both rear coil springs.

handbrake travel high.

n/s/f wiperblade split.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread edge,nails in tyre tread and tyre is on the legal limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn to @ 2mm

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2011 141,036 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 141,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 134,559 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 134,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 117,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,640 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 108,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,848 miles

rear of mainline brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 98,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear of mainlinne brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,064 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 91,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s handbrake performance low

sump guard inspection cover missing

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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AG51 MZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AG51 MZD, 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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AG51 MZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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