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AF02 FYO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,753 mi
Last recorded109,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,753 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 109,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,699 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

number plates have a slight tint but still reflective.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,383 miles

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 FYO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYO, 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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What year was AF02 FYO registered?

AF02 FYO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is AF02 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 FYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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