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AE02 VOV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,546 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,960 miles

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

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

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

N/s/f sidelight slightly dim.

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

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

O/s/f tyre inner shoulder wear.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 76,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,885 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 2 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 VOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

AE02 VOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is AE02 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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