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AJ02 AVD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,537 mi
Last recorded151,537 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AVD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 144,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 138,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,100 miles

Fuel cap seal perished slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,045 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,039 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,038 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,627 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,627 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,819 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,339 miles

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 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 21 May 2014 66,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 66,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 54,161 miles

front exhaust mountin bracket fractured but still secure.

Pass 24 May 2012 50,485 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 43,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

fuel cap seal starting to become poor

Pass 12 May 2011 43,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

fuel cap seal starting to become poor

Pass 17 May 2010 40,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 36,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,913 miles

centre exhaust mount becoming weak

front wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 16 May 2007 24,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play front lower arm rear bushs

Pass 24 May 2006 20,314 miles

There are very small cuts in the tread of both front tyres.

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 AVD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ02 AVD, 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 AVD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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