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KE02 USP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,133 mi
Last recorded143,133 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 USP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside and sills

Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside and sills

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,286 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 131,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 131,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,469 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,316 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 113,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,421 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 USP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 USP, 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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KE02 USP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is KE02 USP safe to buy?

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