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AE52 VLT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,355 mi
Last recorded129,355 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,355 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 129,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 121,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 121,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 103,359 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 103,359 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,014 miles

Offside parking brake not as efficient as N/S

Fail 10 Nov 2009 99,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 63,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,096 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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