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AE02 YED

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,911 mi
Last recorded204,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 204,911 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches slightly corroded

under sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 204,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/f 2254018 o/f 2254518 (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/r 2553518 o/r 2254018 (5.2.3 (b))

under sills corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 194,568 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 194,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 180,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 167,614 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,866 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 160,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 141,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 124,689 miles

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

slight damage to near side front head lamp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage to near side front head lamp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,090 miles

1. slight damage to windscreen. 2. both rear tyres near legal limits. 3. n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,418 miles

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,209 miles

rear tyres approaching tread wear limits and cracked. †o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. †n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and cuts in sidewall †rear=255/35/15zr †front=225/40/15zr

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,372 miles

outer sills covered in plastic trim †slight damage to alloy rims †rear tyres worn low & perished in treads †front tyre treads unevenly worn & cracking †slight cracking & peerishing to suspensioon bushes †brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2005 36,309 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 YED is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YED, 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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AE02 YED is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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