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AG02 ORY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,415 mi
Last recorded154,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 ORY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,415 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 154,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,740 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 145,740 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower position lamp wrong wattage

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,544 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,544 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,564 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,564 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,206 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,381 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,693 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,683 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs rusty

front brake pads starting to wear low

parking brake noisy when in use

slight play at both front lower ball joints

slight sm ear from front wipers

slight water damage to rear number plate

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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AG02 ORY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AG02 ORY, 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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What year was AG02 ORY registered?

AG02 ORY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is AG02 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 ORY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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