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AF52 BDE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,070 mi
Last recorded103,070 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side rear inner sill old repair

off side front inner ball joint noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to the offside rear metal brake line

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cracking to the outer side walls and tread surface to both rear tyres

surface corrosion to the offside rear metal brake line

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,661 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,458 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four alloys wheels inner corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

nearside rear tyre outter side wall split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four alloys wheels inner corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

nearside rear tyre outter side wall split

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,780 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,780 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,932 miles

wish bone rear bushes worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,220 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,138 miles

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

n/s/r s/wall cut.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,297 miles

Slight movement at o/s track control arm. †o/s front tyre 3mm.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,502 miles

o/s rear handbrake effort low. †n/s rear handbrake binding slightly

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 BDE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BDE, 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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AF52 BDE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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