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AK02 YGD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,096 mi
Last recorded182,096 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YGD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 182,096 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 172,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 162,129 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 162,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 154,274 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETEORATING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,274 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETEORATING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 124,458 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,865 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 YGD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

AK02 YGD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is AK02 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 YGD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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