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AE02 BFZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,301 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,317 miles

offside and nearside front tyres flatspotted in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,754 miles

rear brake hose ends starting to corode

Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,708 miles

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

possible fault with o/s number plate light

rear brake hose ends starting to corode

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 54,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,258 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 BFZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE02 BFZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE02 BFZ?

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What year was AE02 BFZ registered?

AE02 BFZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 BFZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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