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AE02 VOC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 113,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake sensor off its hook

Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake sensor off its hook

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,151 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,147 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,160 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 11 Jun 2009 72,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

CHIP ON SCREEN / BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,041 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,468 miles

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

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 22 May 2007 50,436 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2006 42,389 miles

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

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

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 VOC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

AE02 VOC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AE02 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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