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AX02 PFK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,824 mi
Last recorded164,824 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 PFK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 164,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 151,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 151,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 147,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 147,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 139,779 miles

SRS light on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2012 139,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SRS ligh on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 107,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,892 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

slight movement in o/s/f door mirror

Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,219 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,961 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 PFK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX02 PFK, 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 AX02 PFK registered?

AX02 PFK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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