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AF02 BAD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,580 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2014 85,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 19%

Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

wet test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,773 miles

brake light on dash

oil leak lower engine area

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to offside front wing and offside rear body work

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,489 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AF02 BAD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF02 BAD, 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 AF02 BAD registered?

AF02 BAD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is AF02 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 BAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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