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AE02 UUS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,907 mi
Last recorded149,907 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UUS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,907 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres starting to perish on the outer sidewalls

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

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

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 29 Mar 2016 149,907 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Engine oil leak.

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres starting to perish on the outer sidewalls

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

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

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2015 147,656 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,064 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 137,064 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 127,577 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 127,577 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,343 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre very low tread on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,845 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 UUS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUS, 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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What year was AE02 UUS registered?

AE02 UUS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AE02 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 UUS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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