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AF52 GUD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GUD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,990 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 129,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,065 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,630 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,015 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,666 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 GUD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

AF52 GUD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is AF52 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 GUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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