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BW02 BMY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,059 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 109,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,768 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 148,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 78,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,813 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

windscreen

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 68,245 miles

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking

Fail 16 May 2017 68,245 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking

Pass 23 May 2016 62,203 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 53,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front swivle joints slight play and traction housing leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2013 47,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

all brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 14 May 2012 46,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,913 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,176 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 21,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 BMY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMY, 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 BMY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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