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KE02 SYJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 122,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,387 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2017 102,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,681 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,755 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 24,486 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre tread low

small chips in windscreen

water damage to front and rear no plates

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 SYJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

Is KE02 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 SYJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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