MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
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
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
ENGINE BURNING OIL
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Offside Front STEP SECTION CORRODING
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))
Gearbox exhaust hanger broken
Oil leak ()
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
engine covers and under trays fitted
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
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
both rear tyres on 2mm
nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge
offside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge
both rear tyres on 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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?
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