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AX02 NHH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 NHH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 161,375 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 148,929 miles

slight play in osf rack arm

Fail 14 Jan 2016 148,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in osf rack arm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 138,620 miles

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

slite play in osf rack arm

Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,803 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract in operation

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 116,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre low on outter edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,786 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 100,786 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wishbones, rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,701 miles

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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AX02 NHH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHH, 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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AX02 NHH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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