MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
front lower arms rear bushes worn
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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