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AJ52 XNV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,535 mi
Last recorded185,535 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 185,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 178,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 171,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s rear shock absorber dust shield insecure

o/s rear parking brake only just met requirements

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 163,145 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm

covers under bonnet

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 163,143 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm

covers under bonnet

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side mirror has mark on glass

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

passenger side mirror, has mark on glass

Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side mirror has mark on glass

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

passenger side mirror, has mark on glass

Pass 2 Jan 2013 137,356 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,631 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 94,208 miles

rear brakes low

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,615 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 57,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,002 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,483 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 XNV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

AJ52 XNV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AJ52 XNV safe to buy?

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