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AK52 XAY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

186,904 mi
Last recorded186,904 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 186,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil residue under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2025 186,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil residue under vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2024 178,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

whole underbody has general corrosion non excessive

Pass 1 Nov 2021 175,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle nearside and to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 175,399 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle nearside and to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 167,660 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side light dim

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

door mirrors discoloured

Fail 16 Nov 2016 161,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer side light dim

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

door mirrors discoloured

Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,447 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

o/s door mirror deteriorated

rear brake pads near limit

rear heat shield insecure

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 152,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

o/s door mirror deteriorated

rear brake pads near limit

rear heat shield insecure

rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,796 miles

door mirrors deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 136,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,792 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 104,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,445 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre badly curbed recomend this is replaced

f/n/s tyre curbed

r/o/s hand brake reading not steady

slight wear noted f/n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,028 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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AK52 XAY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XAY, 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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AK52 XAY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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