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AF52 TKO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,131 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 104,633 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 104,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,931 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,244 miles

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

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

long cut in side wall o/s/f tyre but not reaching cords

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,243 miles

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

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

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

long cut in side wall o/s/f tyre but not reaching cords

Pass 29 May 2012 83,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,014 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,663 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 TKO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

AF52 TKO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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