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AE51 NNE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2019 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2019 132,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front play in ball joint

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front exhaust flange bolts corroded away

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,614 miles

Nearside Front link rod boots perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

nuts corroded away on front exhaust flange

Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front link rod boots perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

nuts corroded away on front exhaust flange

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,525 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded (border pass).

o/s rear shocker damp.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,921 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,584 miles

lazy o/s rear park brake.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres tread levels low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,271 miles

both rear tyres tread levels low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,812 miles

as per original test date June 12th 2006.16:32.

Fail 12 Jun 2006 66,810 miles

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

tyres wearing un evenly

wiper blades poor

rear No plate poor

rear brake pads getting low

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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AE51 NNE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE51 NNE, 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 AE51 NNE registered?

AE51 NNE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AE51 NNE safe to buy?

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