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AK02 FBX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,832 mi
Last recorded92,832 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,283 miles

Offside Front Outer suspension sensor disconnected-broken

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,283 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working both no plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer suspension sensor disconnected-broken

Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,704 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,696 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyre treads age cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,391 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 38,559 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,772 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 33,558 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,558 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 29,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 29,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 24,915 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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AK02 FBX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK02 FBX, 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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AK02 FBX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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