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AK02 UST

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 131,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,318 miles

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

Front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,545 miles

front discs corroded on inside faces

front tyres getting low on edges

o/s parking brake eff getting low

rear brakes noisy

screen wash partially blocked

Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 89,173 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s parking brake eff low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,660 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,517 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 UST is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

AK02 UST is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is AK02 UST safe to buy?

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