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AK02 FBY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,668 miles

(2c)There is presence of oil which indicates there is a slight leakage present,it appears that further attention should be given to this fault condition.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) along their length have surface corrosion present

(5.1.1)The centre lap belt locking stork is missing.Only two rear seat passenger's should travel in the rear until such time the belt stork is replaced

(6.3.1b)The front number plate securing device(s) appear to be incorrectly secured,where is appears that further attention should be given to the security of the plate

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak

(7.2.1a)The fuel filter/pipe(s) connections visual indication shows that fuel seepage has been present,it appears that further attention should be given to confirm that no such leakage is possible if no such attention has been given

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations around the vehicle structure,protective covers,which are preventing a full vehicle inspection taking place

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,789 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 66,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 53,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FBY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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