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KE02 TFU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,275 mi
Last recorded109,275 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 TFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,275 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside hand brake weak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,229 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

washers weak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,371 miles

both rear tyres perishing, not excessively cracked or showing canvas, close to legal limit also, 2.5mm in tread depth the legal limit is 1.6mm

o/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes, not excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,310 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 TFU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

KE02 TFU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is KE02 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 TFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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