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AP02 AXS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AXS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,615 miles

Advance corrosion on o/s/r outer floor section/jacking point

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 96,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 85,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise that rear end of vehicles underside has a fair amount of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2011 79,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise that rear end of vehicles underside has a fair amount of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 74,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn around edges of tread

Fail 28 Jul 2009 71,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn around edges of tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2008 64,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,951 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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AP02 AXS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP02 AXS, 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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What year was AP02 AXS registered?

AP02 AXS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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