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AP02 YGC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,091 mi
Last recorded179,091 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 179,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 178,939 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 166,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 165,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Only just coming onto the screen. (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 165,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor missing

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner door handle not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lamps are damaged

both rear brake pipes along side fuel tank are corroded

front screen damaged/chipped

Fail 11 Jun 2018 163,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lamps damaged.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,221 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Jun 2017 146,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 31 May 2016 133,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on dash

rear brake pipe unions damp

Fail 25 May 2016 133,665 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing all 4 wheels have a stud missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

engine warning light on dash

rear brake pipe unions damp

Pass 22 May 2015 120,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 May 2013 97,442 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stone cuts to both rear tyre treads

wipers smear

Pass 17 May 2012 88,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,525 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 68,525 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 62,854 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 53,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 53,650 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 43,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 43,342 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,743 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 YGC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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