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AG51 YXN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 YXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 102,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 102,388 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 100,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling brake pipe bracket position wrong , rubbing on drop link (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,656 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)

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,278 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,303 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion on front brake disc's

n/s/r light full of water

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 70,610 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes BORDERLINE

water ion n/s/r light lense

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,610 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

fluctuation on front brakes BORDERLINE

water ion n/s/r light lense

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,727 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,727 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

205/50/17

advise condition of all brake disc pitted

advise tracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,978 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,843 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,772 miles

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

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)

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 YXN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

AG51 YXN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AG51 YXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 YXN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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