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AF02 CUH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,788 mi
Last recorded163,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CUH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,788 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 156,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 152,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 148,063 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 131,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 125,881 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 108,275 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 108,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 22 Mar 2006 92,191 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

nail in tyre

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 CUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

AF02 CUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AF02 CUH safe to buy?

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