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AX51 PBZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,234 mi
Last recorded136,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Fail 29 Jun 2018 136,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,360 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)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,157 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,024 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 107,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 104,628 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

o/side rear tyre cut on outer sidewall close to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,524 miles

n/side rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

o/side rear tyre cut on outer sidewall close to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,588 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 PBZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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