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AK52 YSA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,107 mi
Last recorded137,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,107 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 137,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,246 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 133,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 132,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 132,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 128,410 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 128,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure n/s+o/s front anti-roll bar linkage play + broken (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda above limit (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 120,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 113,356 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 105,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 95,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 76,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 58,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 50,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,524 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 40,239 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 YSA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YSA, 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 YSA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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