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AG51 BTO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,497 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 143,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 137,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,444 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S REAR

O/S HANBRAKE READING FLUCUATING, RECOMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT DRAG O/S FRONT WHEEL

Fail 27 Jun 2009 115,444 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S REAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HANBRAKE READING FLUCUATING, RECOMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT DRAG O/S FRONT WHEEL

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,499 miles

slight damage centre of windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,118 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear

front brake pads seem low

n/s rear brake disc not full contact area with brake pad on inner edge

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 BTO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AG51 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 BTO registered?

AG51 BTO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AG51 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 BTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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