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AX02 CKL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear of vehicle covered with thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,877 miles

N/s front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner edge and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

brake bind n/s/front

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake bind n/s/front

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,284 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,259 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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AX02 CKL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 AX02 CKL, 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 AX02 CKL registered?

AX02 CKL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is AX02 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 CKL 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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