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AX02 SPZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 146,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2019 140,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,322 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn & slightly perished on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 113,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn & slightly perished on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,372 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 102,227 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 102,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,327 miles

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 SPZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

AX02 SPZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is AX02 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 SPZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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