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AE52 KPF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,200 mi
Last recorded75,200 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Pads getting low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 74,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Pads getting low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner brakepads nr legal limit

handbrake needs adjusting soon

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in thread

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,641 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 53,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,744 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 48,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,723 miles

front pads low

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,721 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2008 32,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 296,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,471 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 KPF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KPF, 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 AE52 KPF registered?

AE52 KPF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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