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AE02 UUJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 138,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil level on minimum

Fail 29 May 2018 138,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 26 May 2017 136,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 133,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 131,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 128,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 125,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,822 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,279 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,606 miles

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,606 miles

Front Registration Plate cracked.

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,839 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 56,821 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel slightly high

nsf tyre has side wall cut but not exposing cords

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 UUJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

AE02 UUJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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