MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
vehicle fitted with continental style headlamps and beam deflectors.for contiued use lamps should be changed to correct type.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF51 EWU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AF51 EWU, 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 AF51 EWU registered?
AF51 EWU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 February 2002.
Is AF51 EWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF51 EWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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