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AE02 BHL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,482 mi
Last recorded155,482 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 155,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,679 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f onto flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f onto flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 149,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f onto flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 148,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 148,688 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative operating lever arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushes of offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area badly perished and cracked so cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes by fuel tank corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 148,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 142,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,979 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 132,972 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 132,954 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2011 126,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,468 miles

front lower arms rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,154 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 BHL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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