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KE02 HKA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,587 mi
Last recorded192,587 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 HKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 192,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 192,587 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 178,160 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 178,058 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 168,958 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 168,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 158,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 147,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are snow tyres

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 147,389 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are snow tyres

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 131,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear front to rear brake pipes cleaned up and sprayed with underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2012 131,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 122,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 96,481 miles

play in nearside and offside front bottom ball joints and lower arm rear bushes

rear reg plate watermarked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 45,239 miles

Nearside Front 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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KE02 HKA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KE02 HKA, 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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KE02 HKA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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