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AE52 UVV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,020 mi
Last recorded152,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 141,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 128,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,204 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,476 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY.

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW.

SCREW IN N\S\F TYRE.

SMALL CRACK IN N\S OF WINDSCREEN.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,979 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 UVV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

AE52 UVV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 UVV safe to buy?

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