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AJ52 XOG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XOG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,089 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,644 miles

Child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joints

Spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,644 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joints

Spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,363 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,581 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 XOG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

AJ52 XOG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AJ52 XOG safe to buy?

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