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AJ02 HVX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 108,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 108,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,759 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F anti-roll bar link has slight play.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,776 miles

NEAR SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,766 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

NEAR SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,202 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 39,560 miles

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

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

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 HVX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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