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AF02 MSX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,463 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 136,423 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge to wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,160 miles

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

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2015 115,989 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split / various brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ignition light staying on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 110,057 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

ignition light staying on

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,652 miles

condition of front to rear brake pipe at clip

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,652 miles

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

condition of front to rear brake pipe at clip

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,084 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 49,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 37,487 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 MSX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

AF02 MSX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AF02 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 MSX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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