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BW02 BMO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 149,524 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 146,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,330 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,535 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,516 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes Near side Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes Offside rear inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,742 miles

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,182 miles

Boot floor in wheel arch corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat base missing

Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill front and rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot floor in wheel arch corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat base missing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,791 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,141 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,135 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,869 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 117,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,305 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,279 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 104,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 93,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,450 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,671 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 48,671 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,871 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BW02 BMO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW02 BMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW02 BMO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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