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AK52 EEY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 EEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,941 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 58,906 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring shows signs of contact with sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring shows signs of contact with sensor (1.6 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,069 miles

Eml light on

Fail 15 Nov 2024 55,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,296 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUT SIDE TREAD+CRACKING

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE TREAD+CRACKING

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,343 miles

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

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

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

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

suspect puncture n/s/r tyre and sidewall worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,343 miles

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

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

suspect puncture n/s/r tyre and sidewall worn

Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,955 miles

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

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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AK52 EEY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK52 EEY, 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 AK52 EEY registered?

AK52 EEY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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