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AJ02 LSY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,642 mi
Last recorded143,642 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 143,642 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,916 miles

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

front brake imbalance/lag nearside front service brake

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2024 98,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 90,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 85,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,663 miles

wipers noisey

various steering and suspension components rusty

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,663 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various steering and suspension components rusty

wipers noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,107 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,353 miles

Exhaust started to corrode

Front wipers started to smear

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 12 May 2015 39,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,891 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

both rear tyres getting low.

front brake pads approx 50% worn.

Pass 15 May 2013 23,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,174 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 10,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,004 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 5,527 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 5,527 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 LSY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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