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AJ52 GAA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GAA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 161,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 140,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

various cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

wheel rims damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

various cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

wheel rims damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 130,323 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,169 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside number plate light lense cover missing

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 125,169 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside number plate light lense cover missing

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,109 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 116,413 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 79,376 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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AJ52 GAA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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