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AF02 MUW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,059 mi
Last recorded183,059 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 183,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all seat belts (slow retraction) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 30 Nov 2017 183,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all seat belts (slow retraction) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 5 Dec 2016 165,306 miles

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

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

condition of clutch operation .

condition of offside front seat belt (slow retraction) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

some under trays fitted .

Fail 28 Nov 2016 165,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

condition of clutch operation .

condition of offside front seat belt (slow retraction) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

some under trays fitted .

Pass 16 Dec 2015 150,330 miles

Exhaust down pipe to centre section joints are badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front minor brake bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Fail 16 Dec 2015 150,330 miles

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

Exhaust down pipe to centre section joints are badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front minor brake bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear minor brake bind

Pass 20 Dec 2014 142,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 141,052 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

fuel cap washer perished

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 131,397 miles

front discs worn to limit

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Fail 17 May 2013 131,236 miles

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

front discs worn to limit

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 25 May 2012 122,900 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 116,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres slight wall damage

Fail 12 May 2011 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres slight wall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,322 miles

OSR tyre has cracks in the inner sidewall- no cords visable

Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,322 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OSR tyre has cracks in the inner sidewall- no cords visable

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,204 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cut inside of inner side wall

brake pad warning light on new pads fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MUW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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