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AP02 YPZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

260,969 mi
Last recorded260,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 260,969 miles

Eml light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

overall corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2023 260,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Eml light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

overall corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 257,975 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 257,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 245,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipes and rear nearside and rear offside corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 236,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 236,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 221,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 204,710 miles

Screen cracked along bottom edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 204,708 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 184,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 163,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 163,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,691 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

oil leak from differential.

petrol filler cap rubber starting to perish.

rear disc pads getting low.

some corrosion on brake pipes towards rear of car.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 140,690 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

oil leak from differential.

petrol filler cap rubber starting to perish.

rear disc pads getting low.

some corrosion on brake pipes towards rear of car.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,036 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT IN MIDDLE BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS O/S & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 28 Apr 2011 117,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT IN MIDDLE BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS O/S & N/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 6 May 2010 92,575 miles

cover loose on n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 6 May 2010 92,575 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cover loose on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 7 May 2009 72,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,570 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 27 Apr 2006 29,158 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 YPZ 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 65.2%.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

AP02 YPZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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