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AJ52 NMF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 170,206 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front ball joint has slight play

play in steering arms

suspension arm rear bushes have slight play offside and nearside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 151,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 141,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,538 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

fron brake pads low

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 NMF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NMF, 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 NMF registered?

AJ52 NMF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AJ52 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 NMF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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