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AO02 LSK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,963 mi
Last recorded42,963 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LSK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,963 miles

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

nearside front tyre very badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,349 miles

both front tyres age cracking/near side front tyre rim protector damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,415 miles

n/s/f tyre rubber strip damage

slight movement on n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,478 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2 mm

cuts in bth side walls of nearside tyres

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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AO02 LSK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO02 LSK, 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 AO02 LSK registered?

AO02 LSK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AO02 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 LSK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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