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AX02 NHF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,301 mi
Last recorded157,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 NHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 157,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess At hub/backing plate (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. Hubs, Arms, Subframe etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,402 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and arms etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 136,167 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2021 133,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,722 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 113,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,350 miles

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 100,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 92,310 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 93,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

slight play to both rear lower arm bushes on front suspension

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,426 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

slight play to both rear lower arm bushes on front suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,715 miles

rear brake pads getting down

front brake pads getting down

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 33,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AX02 NHF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX02 NHF, 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 AX02 NHF registered?

AX02 NHF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is AX02 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 NHF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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