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AK52 YMO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,896 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 YMO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK52 YMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 YMO registered?

AK52 YMO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is AK52 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YMO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK52 YMO have outstanding finance?

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