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AJ52 XSF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,361 mi
Last recorded253,361 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 253,361 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 253,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 235,082 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on lmet (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 216,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 216,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 207,252 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 191,310 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 191,310 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Car was tested in wet conditions.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 174,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 174,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges!

rear brake pipes rusty!

Pass 20 Dec 2010 167,513 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 167,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 159,388 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 10 Dec 2008 152,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 139,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 113,779 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XSF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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