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AJ52 RKE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,692 mi
Last recorded58,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 58,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,916 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,707 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,367 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 RKE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

AJ52 RKE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AJ52 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 RKE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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