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AJ52 OTZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 114,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,849 miles

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

break warning light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 112,840 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

break warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 107,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 89,259 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 80,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,151 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 OTZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

AJ52 OTZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AJ52 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 OTZ 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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