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AP52 APU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 APU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,480 miles

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

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 140,479 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,456 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,883 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,231 miles

front subframe damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2011 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front subframe damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 63,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,929 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 57,834 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F eyelet bush soft.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 54,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,526 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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AP52 APU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP52 APU, 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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AP52 APU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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