CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE52 UYR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,522 miles

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

Central Rear oil leak from the rear diff

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 79,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 50,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

o/s/r park brake slightly lazy but passed roller test ok

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

o/s/r park brake slightly lazy but passed roller test ok

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,647 miles

offside front tyre perished on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,647 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL NOT EXPOSEING CORDS

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL NOT EXPOSEING CORDS

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,621 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,663 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,591 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE52 UYR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYR, 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

How do I check the history of AE52 UYR?

You can check the full history of AE52 UYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE52 UYR registered?

AE52 UYR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AE52 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UYR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 UYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE52 UYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.