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AK02 YGE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 81,270 miles

engine under tray has oil dripping off it

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2015 81,194 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine under tray has oil dripping off it

gear box to exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

naer side rear brake back plate appears to be rubbing

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2014 77,660 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre mount is corroded

wipers smear

Pass 30 May 2013 73,496 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,949 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,941 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,737 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,132 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 YGE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

AK02 YGE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is AK02 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 YGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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