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AG51 GWD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 140,007 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 140,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 129,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2019 129,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,688 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 120,689 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet catch and latches corroded and seized rusty...... (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated Impact damaged......... (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting in tread badly....... (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Caliper retaining spring missing......... (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on inner sidewall......... (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and poor sidewall scuffed

adv rear brakes heavily corroded.....

underside of vehicle corroded along with components attatched

Fail 20 Nov 2015 119,110 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure flexi hose insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and poor sidewall scuffed

adv rear brakes heavily corroded.....

underside of vehicle corroded along with components attatched

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,985 miles

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

o/s/f/ flexi brake hose cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2013 117,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 115,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,636 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,317 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,441 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,997 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 71,063 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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AG51 GWD 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 AG51 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

AG51 GWD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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