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AE02 PBU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,403 mi
Last recorded138,403 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PBU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,403 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 138,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 122,161 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

both front seat belts slow to retract

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

both front seat belts slow to retract

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,145 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,143 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 98,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,919 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

REAR BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO FRONT SUSPENSION REAR BUSHES

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,260 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,856 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/f not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,772 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 PBU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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