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AF52 FZS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,244 mi
Last recorded142,244 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,244 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And Rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Wing Covered With Duct Tape

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beam images poor

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2019 134,845 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beam images poor

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 128,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 120,468 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished and cracked.

both rear coil springs heavily corroded and weak.

fuel cap sealing ring perished

rear silencer heavily corroded with a minor blow.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 120,468 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake flexi hoses perished and cracked.

both rear coil springs heavily corroded and weak.

fuel cap sealing ring perished

rear silencer heavily corroded with a minor blow.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 114,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,924 miles

oil leaks from engine burning on exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 89,458 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 89,458 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 67,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,755 miles

front brake pads wearing low,rear brake pads wearing low,rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,763 miles

Parking brake travel on limit

Tyres perished ,worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2006 23,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

tyres perished,edges worn

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 FZS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF52 FZS, 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 AF52 FZS registered?

AF52 FZS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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