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AE52 HFT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HFT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,297 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,529 miles

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

both front tyres thinning on inside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,093 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 55,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,765 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,418 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 27,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

damage both front tyres, inner and outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,676 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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AE52 HFT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE52 HFT, 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 AE52 HFT registered?

AE52 HFT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AE52 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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