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AJ02 LSU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

168,276 mi
Last recorded168,276 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 168,276 miles

Covers throughout underside preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Minimum requirement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Minimum requirement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 162,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 140,309 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,017 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 19,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,260 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 LSU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LSU, 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

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What year was AJ02 LSU registered?

AJ02 LSU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is AJ02 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 LSU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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