MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside parking brake not as efficient as N/S
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside parking brake not as efficient as N/S
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE52 VLT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?
AE52 VLT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2002.
Is AE52 VLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE52 VLT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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