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AJ52 XSD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 157,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 146,839 miles

EML on.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 146,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 136,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 131,449 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,396 miles

cover fitted to sills

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

nearside front tyre is perished outer wall

offside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

offside front tyre is perished outer wall

Fail 2 Oct 2013 115,387 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

nearside front tyre is perished outer wall and damage to wall

offside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

offside front tyre is perished to outwall

sill cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,668 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,207 miles

front brake pads low

wipers starting to smear and judder

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,389 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 XSD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

AJ52 XSD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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