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AJ02 WHD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 WHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 167,641 miles

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

handbrake effort only just enough

Fail 10 May 2017 167,641 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort only just enough

Pass 6 Apr 2016 161,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 157,036 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 157,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2014 151,029 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly cracking and perishing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 140,853 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 140,853 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,684 miles

both front tca rear bushes slightly worn

both front tyres slight mishape

Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,684 miles

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

both front tca rear bushes slightly worn

both front tyres slight mishape

pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 122,909 miles

n/s/f t.c.a rear bush abit worn

o/s/f t.c.a rear bush abit worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f t.c.a rear bush abit worn

o/s/f t.c.a rear bush abit worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,278 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

n/s/f tyre has nail in

Fail 24 Jun 2010 114,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

n/s/f tyre has nail in

rear discs partly worn

Pass 28 May 2009 106,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,161 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate lights corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,638 miles

a.front pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,018 miles

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

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 WHD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WHD, 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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What year was AJ02 WHD registered?

AJ02 WHD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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