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KE02 USZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

120,775 mi
Last recorded120,775 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,775 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers detached.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,208 miles

Nearside Front slight play in drop link ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock covers detached

fuel cap seal perished but not effecting seal

Fail 19 Feb 2025 115,208 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in drop link ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to curbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shock covers detached

fuel cap seal perished but not effecting seal

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,149 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,623 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components ,time of test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,895 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,932 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,121 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,663 miles

Rear tyres low.

Pass 2 May 2006 36,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate water damaged

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

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 USZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

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

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