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AJ52 ATY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,163 mi
Last recorded58,163 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ATY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,163 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,919 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 47,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable position ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 44,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,909 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,907 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,699 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)

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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AJ52 ATY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ52 ATY, 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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AJ52 ATY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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