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KE02 USU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 USU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 146,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,542 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

power steering pump noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

power steering pump noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 78,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs slighty worn with step on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,289 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 USU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE02 USU registered?

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

Is KE02 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 USU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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