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AF52 BBJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,262 mi
Last recorded142,262 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2007 142,262 miles

advise damage to screen within limits at time of test

advise movement in o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushes but appears to be design rather than wear

advise washers cleared at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2006 119,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front headlamp aims on lowest limits,(zero setting).

slight brake imbalance rear footbrake.

unable to fully asses offside and nearside outer sill panels,(plastic trims fitted).

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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AF52 BBJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF52 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 BBJ registered?

AF52 BBJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AF52 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 BBJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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