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AK52 YRG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,400 mi
Last recorded175,400 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 175,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 165,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 165,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 140,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 128,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 128,907 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,780 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag warning light

Fail 22 Feb 2012 118,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag warning light

Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,729 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 36,721 miles

brake pad warning light on

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 YRG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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