MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering hoses damp
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering hoses damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ52 VFY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?
AJ52 VFY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2002.
Is AJ52 VFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ52 VFY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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