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AJ52 FTY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,531 mi
Last recorded194,531 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 194,531 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 194,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 182,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 169,080 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 169,080 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 151,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes have slight movement

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2015 121,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes have slight movement

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,815 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine oil leak from cam cover onto exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,780 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 99,588 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play and knocking from steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,215 miles

front brake pads (one pad well worn), both front tyres cracked and perrished, Corrosion to nearside rear coil spring.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,352 miles

All 4 road wheels corroded on inner parts

Corrosion to both rear springs

Fuel cap seal perrished and cracked around perimiter

vehicle wet when test performed, inc underside

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,164 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)

fuel cap seal cracked and deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,557 miles

front tyres low inside edges

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 FTY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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