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AJ52 OTV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded also (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,394 miles

Front tyres perished & cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear shocks

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,450 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,371 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,555 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,292 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,966 miles

tyres low all round

Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,102 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 OTV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

AJ52 OTV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is AJ52 OTV safe to buy?

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