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AE52 UYU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,735 mi
Last recorded153,735 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UYU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,350 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,419 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

offside front wiper smeary

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn edges, nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,387 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has splits in inner side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,100 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,582 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges †n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,908 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 48,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/front tyre side wall badly cut (no cord showing)

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 UYU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

AE52 UYU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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