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KE02 MBX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,847 mi
Last recorded135,847 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 MBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 122,242 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 122,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 99,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 62,911 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 MBX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MBX, 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 KE02 MBX registered?

KE02 MBX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is KE02 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 MBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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