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AJ52 NMK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,375 mi
Last recorded116,375 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured rear indicators showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,642 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 95,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 95,250 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

amber warning light on

red warning light on

traction light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,939 miles

advise front suspension rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,174 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 29,174 miles

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

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 NMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

AJ52 NMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AJ52 NMK safe to buy?

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