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AP52 AOE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,877 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 109,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner one (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,217 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 95,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,779 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,206 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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AP52 AOE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP52 AOE, 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 AP52 AOE registered?

AP52 AOE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AP52 AOE safe to buy?

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