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AG52 AFG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,828 mi
Last recorded135,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,828 miles

CORROSION ON THE BRAKE DISCS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE

Offside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2021 135,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

CORROSION ON THE BRAKE DISCS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE

Offside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,706 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear arch's showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2016 134,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear arch's showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 131,143 miles

slight play in front suspension arm ball joints/bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,588 miles

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

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

drivers window not working

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,285 miles

Nearside of the front bumper scuffed

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,225 miles

n/s front wheel rim is damaged

o/s sill cover is scored

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front valance n/s grill trim is missing

n/s front brake is binding

n/s front fog lamp is insecure

n/s front wheel outer rim is damaged

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,371 miles

front valance, trim section missing

o/s step trim has a section missing at the rear

Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance, trim section missing

o/s step trim has a section missing at the rear

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper is marked around the towing eye cover

Fail 18 Sep 2006 49,506 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper is marked around the towing eye socket

Pass 14 Oct 2005 43,607 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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AG52 AFG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AG52 AFG, 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 AG52 AFG registered?

AG52 AFG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is AG52 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 AFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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