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AE52 NYW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,051 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 115,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,516 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,108 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,936 miles

Both front wishbone bushes weak

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,198 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,439 miles

Front registration plate delaminating

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,439 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminating

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,074 miles

N/S rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,821 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,800 miles

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

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

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 NYW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

AE52 NYW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AE52 NYW safe to buy?

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