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AJ52 NLM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,379 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 101,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 100,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and fouling inner arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,866 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking/perrished

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge/perrished sidewall

all discs rusted

gearbox sump rusted

slight play in rack

washer bottle light on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,375 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,285 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 54,895 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,131 miles

front tyres worn 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 NLM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NLM, 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 AJ52 NLM registered?

AJ52 NLM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AJ52 NLM safe to buy?

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