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AM02 JUU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,396 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 105,705 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,363 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,363 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,587 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front spot lamp glass cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,423 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,106 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,354 miles

air bag light on

chipped windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,651 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 61,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,741 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre edges bald!

Pass 1 May 2007 44,926 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,850 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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AM02 JUU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM02 JUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM02 JUU registered?

AM02 JUU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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