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AX51 EHB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,981 mi
Last recorded175,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 175,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 165,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 146,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,016 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 133,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 117,984 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring slight rusted.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 101,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,842 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,566 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 91,529 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,661 miles

Rear number plate is starting to degrade

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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AX51 EHB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AX51 EHB, 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 AX51 EHB registered?

AX51 EHB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AX51 EHB 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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