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AG52 ZXV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,445 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,404 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,404 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,344 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,926 miles

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,284 miles

brake discs front and rear corroded

front wipers deteriorated

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

Offside Rear hand brake needs adjusting on this corner

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,509 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,055 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,055 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,517 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,517 miles

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

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

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 Nov 2005 16,294 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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AG52 ZXV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AG52 ZXV, 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

How do I check the history of AG52 ZXV?

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What year was AG52 ZXV registered?

AG52 ZXV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AG52 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 ZXV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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