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AP02 CAP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 129,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 117,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 117,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 26 May 2016 102,376 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyre wall have a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

rear shock absorbs dust covers deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 102,376 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s rear tyre wall have a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

rear shock absorbs dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 97,474 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,471 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 95,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 87,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,446 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 74,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 May 2009 62,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,093 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 CAP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CAP, 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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AP02 CAP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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