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AE02 AMK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

brake wear warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2015 106,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 65,469 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 54,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,761 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 27,512 miles

damp around steering rack pinion

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,900 miles

2 of 4 washers

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished

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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AE02 AMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE02 AMK, 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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AE02 AMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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