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AF02 FYD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,985 mi
Last recorded163,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 163,985 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 157,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear number plate lamp covers missing and lamps are dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 147,875 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 17 May 2016 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning light on.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild loose

osf tyre spliting sidewall area

osr tyre possiable run flat damage

rear tyres wearing nner edges

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild loose

osf tyre spliting sidewall area

osr tyre possiable run flat damage

rear tyres wearing nner edges

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2010 99,226 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,197 miles

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

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 FYD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYD, 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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AF02 FYD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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