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AE02 VNZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,638 mi
Last recorded169,638 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 169,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 165,636 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 160,616 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018
Fail 10 Feb 2018 154,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 148,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 143,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 137,735 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 137,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 131,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2013 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 126,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 121,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 112,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,709 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 74,805 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 74,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,456 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 VNZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AE02 VNZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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