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KE02 LYF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 LYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 135,468 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 28 Sep 2019 135,468 miles

OIL LEAKS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES RENED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2018 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Beam too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps One bulb not working replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,980 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,249 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2015 111,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 15 Apr 2014 105,873 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs rusty

engine management light on

exhaust system very rusty

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

general under body corrosion

heavy oil leak

nsf brake hose perishing

nsf outer tyre sidewall perishing

o/s mirror glass broken

slight blow from joint before back box

slight play in steering

under shield fitted blocking view of some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,873 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs rusty

engine management light on

exhaust system very rusty

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

general under body corrosion

heavy oil leak

nsf brake hose perishing

nsf outer tyre sidewall perishing

o/s mirror glass broken

slight blow from joint before back box

slight play in steering

under shield fitted blocking view of some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 101,231 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 101,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 101,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,838 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

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

Offside front door mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle very dirty and muddy, difficult to inspect underside components.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

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

Offside front door mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle very dirty and muddy, difficult to inspect underside components.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,608 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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KE02 LYF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LYF, 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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What year was KE02 LYF registered?

KE02 LYF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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