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AE51 WVT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,163 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 123,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,145 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,814 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,788 miles

ENGINE BURNING OIL

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Front STEP SECTION CORRODING

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,788 miles

ENGINE BURNING OIL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Front STEP SECTION CORRODING

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,001 miles

Gearbox exhaust hanger broken

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Gearbox exhaust hanger broken

Low fuel light on

Oil leak ()

Oil was very low, nothing on stick. 1Lt

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Tyres worn off on edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,150 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,145 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,252 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 55,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,991 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2009 23,024 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,129 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,764 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,653 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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AE51 WVT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AE51 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

AE51 WVT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is AE51 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WVT shows 21 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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