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AK02 ORU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ORU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,082 miles

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

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

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

nsf slighty worn on inner edge

windows tinted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,781 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 88,237 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 72,916 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 72,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,416 miles

front brake pads wearing

play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

rear brake pads heavily worn and need replacing ASAP!!

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,395 miles

advise front tyres low tread

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 ORU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORU, 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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What year was AK02 ORU registered?

AK02 ORU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is AK02 ORU safe to buy?

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