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AP02 AYM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,028 mi
Last recorded100,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,302 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 13 Oct 2011 77,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 69,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 56,525 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 50,420 miles

Offside door mirror cracked.

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

Fail 2 May 2007 50,372 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside front door mirror cracked.

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

Pass 16 May 2006 45,766 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 AYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

AP02 AYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is AP02 AYM safe to buy?

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