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AX02 PCV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 PCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,745 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 161,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 151,122 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 151,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 138,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front sensor linkage missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,670 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)

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

offside rear handbrake a little low on reading

Fail 3 Aug 2012 98,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,856 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,848 miles

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

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

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

advise engine oil level low.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,713 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 17 Aug 2007 43,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,935 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,022 miles

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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AX02 PCV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

AX02 PCV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is AX02 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 PCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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