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AV02 NJK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 84,145 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 84,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,369 miles

airbag fault light is lit

both door mirrors have been damaged and resecured

both rears and the offside front tyre have cuts in the inner and outer sidewalls. The cuts although deep are currently not deep enough to reach the ply/cords. They are very close though so replacement is recommended

front brake pads are nearing the limits of wear

nearside front tyre is wearing more on the inner and outer edges. It also has minor outer sidewall damage

offside front bumper is damaged

offside front foglight unit has been damaged

slight play in both ends of the steering rack

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,620 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 15 Jan 2011 67,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DSC warning light on

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

Oil leak

Service brake warning light on

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 9 Dec 2009 57,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall

nearside rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,174 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall

nearside rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2008
Fail 8 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,388 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,388 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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AV02 NJK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AV02 NJK, 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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AV02 NJK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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