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AG51 AYY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 AYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,006 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 120,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,735 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket on gearbox broken away

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer mounts deteriated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,733 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on but all brake pads appear to have plenty of friction material

exhaust bracket on gearbox broken away

handbrake efficiency only just met

nearside rear handbrake requires inspection/repair

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer mounts deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,077 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,349 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre 3/4 tread. bald on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

some perishing to fuel cap seal

Fail 24 Aug 2013 104,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre 3/4 tread. bald on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

some perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,305 miles

Oil leak

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Fail 8 Sep 2012 92,305 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,497 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,715 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 54,711 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyre pressures low

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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AG51 AYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AG51 AYY, 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 AG51 AYY registered?

AG51 AYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AG51 AYY safe to buy?

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