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AX52 BKG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,424 mi
Last recorded158,424 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 146,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 141,239 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 141,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,465 miles

brake pipes over fuel tank coverd in grease

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 63,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AX52 BKG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AX52 BKG, 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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AX52 BKG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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