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AE52 KOV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,113 mi
Last recorded107,113 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,113 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,113 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,056 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 106,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,775 miles

Brake pad warning light was on at start of test then went off and worked as it should

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,626 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,557 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,709 miles

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)

Smell of diesel noted and slight weep underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,954 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,631 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,923 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 KOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE52 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

AE52 KOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 KOV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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