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KE02 TFK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,144 mi
Last recorded102,144 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 TFK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,144 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill repair just made requirements

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,354 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 98,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,526 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,782 miles

front bonnet and grills damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,909 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,789 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust mount badly corroede, both front tyres cracking, stone chip to windscreen.

tread depths:all four on 3mm.

tyre size:205/55/16V.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,278 miles

front exhaust mount badly corroede, both front tyres cracking, stone chip to windscreen.

tread depths:all four on 3mm.

tyre size:205/55/16V.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 83,954 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 TFK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

KE02 TFK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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