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AX51 OGR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,934 mi
Last recorded178,934 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 OGR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 178,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 165,716 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 165,635 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 19 May 2017 151,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear inner side lamp not working

Parking brake lever travel high and performance only just met required limits

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 151,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower drop link ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides of car (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Nearside door ajar warning lamps on

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror casing back cover loose

Offside rear inner side lamp not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 138,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Under trays & covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,773 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 133,752 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 119,867 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 119,854 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 49,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OGR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGR, 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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AX51 OGR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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