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AJ52 GBY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

headlamp washers don't work

Fail 5 Jun 2019 136,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

headlamp washers don't work

Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 131,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1-off front to rears at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 124,504 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1-off front to rears at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,042 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 102,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,670 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 79,941 miles

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

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

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

one section of high level brake lamp not working

poly belt cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 79,941 miles

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

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

one section of high level brake lamp not working

poly belt cracking

Pass 4 May 2011 73,067 miles

all tyres worn, the n/s/r is right on the legal limit

play in the lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes

rear brakes binding slightly after hand brake is applied

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,596 miles

slight play in the lower ball joints

Pass 6 May 2009 59,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,808 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 GBY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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