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AX02 OCD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,227 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 140,576 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 135,146 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 128,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 128,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning and traction control and engine management lights on

engine missfire

Pass 11 May 2011 123,121 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 11 May 2011 123,121 miles

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

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

STYRONG ADVISE nail nearside rear tyres in the shoulder (leaking not repaiable

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 6 May 2010 117,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front wipers poor

nearside front tyre starting to crack in between treads 205/55/16

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,328 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OCD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX02 OCD, 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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What year was AX02 OCD registered?

AX02 OCD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is AX02 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 OCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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