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AE02 UUC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,974 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Some damage to strenghening frame uder front of car

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,352 miles

both front brake discs corroding iner face

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,541 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 27,541 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,248 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 UUC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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