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AK02 WLL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,983 mi
Last recorded69,983 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 69,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 69,983 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,762 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,762 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,881 miles

both rear and off side front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,881 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,342 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.

o/s rear shock absorber slight mist of damp.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 37,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,324 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 WLL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

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

Is AK02 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 WLL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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