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AJ52 XOA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,138 mi
Last recorded187,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 187,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 181,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount d rubbrer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 181,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount d rubbrer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 171,622 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 162,644 miles

slight corrosion on underbody and subframe

Pass 19 May 2017 152,061 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,154 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 XOA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

AJ52 XOA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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