CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE02 LWX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 LWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 104,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,457 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 90,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,886 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin, rear pads low on n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,859 miles

N/S park brake lower effort than O/S

slight exhaust blow, back box.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,577 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,116 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,800 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,903 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,287 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KE02 LWX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KE02 LWX, 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 KE02 LWX?

You can check the full history of KE02 LWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE02 LWX registered?

KE02 LWX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is KE02 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 LWX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE02 LWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KE02 LWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.