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AE02 RZO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RZO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 95,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 86,425 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 RZO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 RZO registered?

AE02 RZO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is AE02 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RZO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE02 RZO have outstanding finance?

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