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AK02 YGW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YGW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 30,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 27,842 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 27,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,257 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,301 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 23,272 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,166 miles

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,166 miles

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

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,919 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside wiperblade split at end

slight rust lip on front brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,609 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,756 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 13,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,497 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 YGW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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