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AF52 GDK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,088 mi
Last recorded164,088 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GDK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 164,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads beginning to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads beginning to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,736 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 155,571 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both have glazed over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 139,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 129,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,051 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,964 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,262 miles

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 GDK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

AF52 GDK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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