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AK52 YRF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,157 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 40,690 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 YRF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YRF, 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

How do I check the history of AK52 YRF?

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What year was AK52 YRF registered?

AK52 YRF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is AK52 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YRF shows 8 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 YRF have outstanding finance?

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