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AJ52 RKY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 177,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 177,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 159,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 159,628 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 147,942 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 147,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 137,544 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 137,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 60,204 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 60,204 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 RKY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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