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AE52 UVP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,971 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 99,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 27 May 2016 90,773 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

items removed from the windscreen

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 83,331 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,855 miles

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

Fail 17 May 2013 71,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

Pass 24 May 2012 64,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,669 miles

Front brake pads Becoming low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,349 miles

Rear 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 UVP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

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

Is AE52 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UVP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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