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AE02 YCX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,080 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,048 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,245 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 78,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated fuel cap seal split (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 71,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,383 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 56,861 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 53,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,833 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,158 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 YCX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

AE02 YCX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is AE02 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 YCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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