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AE02 BKY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,275 mi
Last recorded120,275 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,275 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 120,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,352 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside handbrake performance is a little low

some brake pipes poorly routed / secured

Fail 16 Mar 2016 109,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at pipe to hose joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside handbrake performance is a little low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 95,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 82,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 64,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 54,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,963 miles

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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AE02 BKY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 BKY, 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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AE02 BKY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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