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AK02 ORX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ORX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 14 Nov 2019 92,995 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,436 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 79,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,675 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 62,673 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 20 Sep 2013 53,591 miles

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,238 miles

engine has a small oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,295 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 ORX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

AK02 ORX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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