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AE52 YPL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,102 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 71,972 miles

O/S handbrake efficiency down.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,952 miles

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

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 YPL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPL, 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

How do I check the history of AE52 YPL?

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What year was AE52 YPL registered?

AE52 YPL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 YPL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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