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AE02 BLX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,469 mi
Last recorded147,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 147,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 147,467 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,449 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 128,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,321 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 84,737 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,384 miles

All lights function okay but bulb warning displayed

Engine oil on min level

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,338 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 BLX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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