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AK02 WNA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,328 mi
Last recorded133,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,328 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyre Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Front Brake Pads Worn Low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Low

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 3 May 2018 125,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,563 miles

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,497 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,168 miles

Airbag warning light ON

Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,271 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 99,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,739 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,302 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 88,844 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 88,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 76,292 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 WNA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNA, 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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AK02 WNA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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