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AJ02 HJF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,257 mi
Last recorded182,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 182,257 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front tyres 3mm

n/s/r wheel rim inner damaged

o/s/f brake disc corroded & worn thin

o/s/r shocker leaking

screen chipped

srs warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 182,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front tyres 3mm

front under engine panal loose

n/s/r wheel rim inner damaged

o/s/f brake disc corroded & worn thin

o/s/r shocker leaking

screen chipped

srs warning light on

Pass 26 May 2011 175,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 143,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 129,813 miles

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

o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split

Fail 14 May 2009 129,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split

Pass 14 May 2008 112,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 93,528 miles

exhaust cat starting to rattle

Fail 15 May 2006 75,928 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre is on limits of 1.6mm

Pass 15 May 2006 75,928 miles

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

offside front tyre is on limits of 1.6mm

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 HJF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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