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AP02 TPO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,152 mi
Last recorded127,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TPO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2020 127,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019
Pass 6 Apr 2017

Front Both front tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake bind when rotated by hand

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front exhurst braket broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,407 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,119 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 TPO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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