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AK02 WMT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,637 miles

ENGINE UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,057 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,655 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from engine at time of test.

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

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre outer sidewall at time of test.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,931 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside handbrake has approx 60% less efficiency than nearside

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,863 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 WMT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 WMT registered?

AK02 WMT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AK02 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 WMT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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