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AK02 LUP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,697 mi
Last recorded139,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 LUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 139,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides ,drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,432 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,810 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 138,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 138,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 136,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,160 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 26 Jan 2018 124,203 miles

Offside Rear slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,925 miles

fuel cap seal cracking up

Fail 16 Feb 2017 117,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise offside wiper blade splitting.

fuel cap seal cracking up

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,582 miles

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

rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield missing

Fail 13 Feb 2016 108,439 miles

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

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

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

rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield missing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield missing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 94,214 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside shock absorber dust cover/shield missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,620 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2012 82,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,871 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidwall damaged [not to cords]

Pass 6 Apr 2007 48,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,322 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 LUP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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