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AJ02 AVC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,884 miles

Slight wear nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,004 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light illuminated

offside parking brake has slightly lower effort

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear inner brake pads worn to limit

front brake discs badly lipped

rear brake discs lipped badly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,758 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 Jul 2009 56,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,163 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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AJ02 AVC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ02 AVC, 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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AJ02 AVC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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