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AJ52 OUH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,635 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHING BAD X CUTTING OUT ON EDGES X CLOSE TO LIMIT / O/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHING BAD X CUTTING OUT ON EDGES X CLOSE TO LIMIT / O/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges x perrishing bad / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / front pads getting low / under tray fitted / down pipe mount / front wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,342 miles

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT TYRES ./ SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/R BRAKE / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER WISHBONE BUSHES / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK / UNDER COVERS FITTED / BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIS CORRODING

Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT TYRES ./ SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/R BRAKE / SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER WISHBONE BUSHES / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK / UNDER COVERS FITTED / BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIS CORRODING

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,756 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 54,176 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 54,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 54,160 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 OUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUH, 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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AJ52 OUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AJ52 OUH safe to buy?

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