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AE52 UZD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,067 mi
Last recorded150,067 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wing has started to bubble Corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2019 146,085 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, Possibly due to under inflation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 146,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside front wing corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges, Possibly due to under inflation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,854 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 142,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 132,657 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3.7MM

Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3.7MM

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads look low advise wheels removed for full check. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on inside edge 2.5mm, o/s/r wear is normal. 22550ZR1996W Xtra Load (All others Nexen)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack top of windscreen o/s not affecting view of the road. (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,716 miles

Front brake full check

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre low on edge ,,,,Nearside front tyre 3.2mm low on edge ...225/50/16/96w extra load budget

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake full check

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre low on edge ,,,,Nearside front tyre 3.2mm low on edge ...225/50/16/96w extra load budget

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,836 miles

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,939 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 1 Jun 2012 91,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 3 Jun 2011 83,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,659 miles

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,926 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,206 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 UZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

AE52 UZD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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