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LN52 FHJ

2002 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,739 mi
Last recorded113,739 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 386,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,739 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 113,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,377 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 111,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,483 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arcg

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Traces of white smoke emitted from exhaust.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,061 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 99,061 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,672 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,775 miles

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,775 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,281 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LN52 FHJ is a 2002 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN52 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN52 FHJ registered?

LN52 FHJ is a 2002 BMW 3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is LN52 FHJ safe to buy?

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