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AG51 MYM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,861 mi
Last recorded228,861 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 MYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 228,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 223,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 218,939 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 218,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 217,545 miles

Exhaust rusty in places

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 200,821 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

windcreen damage in zone b

Pass 22 Feb 2014 196,736 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 186,252 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 185,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2012 177,740 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

windscreen has multiple chips in screen

Fail 24 Feb 2012 177,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

windscreen has multiple chips in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2011 165,572 miles

uneven wear front tyres

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

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

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

engine lamp

Pass 23 Feb 2010 154,561 miles

Fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 154,561 miles

Front Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 144,621 miles

both rear tyres are close to legal limit 2mm

stone chip centre lower screen

Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 112,340 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)

stone chips on screen outside swept area

Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,952 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 MYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

AG51 MYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AG51 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 MYM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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