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KE02 USO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 USO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,410 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear sections

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge at time of test

o/s/f tyre deviod of tread on inner edge at time of test

wipers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 100,607 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,777 miles

nsr brake disc is worn thin

Pass 12 May 2010 72,474 miles

low performance from nearside parking brake. (111kg). offside (253kg).

Pass 12 May 2009 65,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,892 miles

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

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

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

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

osr and nsr and nsf and osf tyres are wearing the edges

Pass 15 May 2007 52,133 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,865 miles

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

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 USO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

KE02 USO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is KE02 USO safe to buy?

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