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AF02 CUX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,063 mi
Last recorded103,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,426 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 65,681 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,211 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,694 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,866 miles

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 CUX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AF02 CUX, 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

How do I check the history of AF02 CUX?

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What year was AF02 CUX registered?

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

Is AF02 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 CUX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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