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AE02 BGK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,812 mi
Last recorded183,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 183,812 miles

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

exhaust front flexy has a lot movement in it

o/s handbrake could be improved

Pass 16 Jul 2014 177,765 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 177,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 167,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 167,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 135,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 135,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,345 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 120,345 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,337 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 95,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,698 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 BGK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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