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AE52 UYT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,958 mi
Last recorded167,958 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,958 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 157,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth only just meets legal requirement at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth only just meets legal requirement at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 147,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 147,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm mounting area, sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm mounting area, sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 111,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,452 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,150 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,510 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 18 Aug 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,686 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 UYT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UYT, 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

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What year was AE52 UYT registered?

AE52 UYT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AE52 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UYT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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