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AJ52 VGF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,116 mi
Last recorded165,116 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 165,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 154,627 miles

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking in tread

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

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 154,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front cracking in tread

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 143,913 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,348 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front brake pad warning light wire not connected.

advise nearside rear park brake down on offside,may require attension soon.

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise park brake on 16% minimum allowed 16%.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise air bag light on.

advise nearside front brake pad warning wire not connected.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,620 miles

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

n/s/f brake warning wire not connected

sill and underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2011 103,620 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f brake warning wire not connected

sill and underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,995 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

front brake pad sensor wire not connected

minor tyre wall damage at o/s/f

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,401 miles

advise air bag light on.

advise rear brake pads look low from underside of vehicle, advise remove wheels and inspect properly.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise air bag light on.

advise rear brake pads look low from underside of vehicle, advise remove wheels and inspect properly.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,119 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 48,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VGF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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