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AE02 AMX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

282,848 mi
Last recorded282,848 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 282,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a cut outter sidewall.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 282,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on.

n/s number plate lense missing.

o/s/r tyre has a cut outter sidewall.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 254,151 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 254,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 213,356 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 213,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 30 Mar 2011 185,551 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

O/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE COORDING

Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 141,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 141,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 138,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 138,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 132,069 miles

brake pads warning lamp on/ vehical presented with repair to front panel nsr wing nsr boot osf wing advised customer

Pass 27 Mar 2006 121,992 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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AE02 AMX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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