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AP52 YKN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 94,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,416 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,405 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer silghty deteriorated

n/s head light silghtly low

o/s wiper silghty damged

silghty noise in rack

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,025 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 YKN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AP52 YKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 YKN registered?

AP52 YKN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is AP52 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 YKN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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