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KE52 CXK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 131,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 125,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 117,523 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 110,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,901 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2009 60,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,579 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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KE52 CXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KE52 CXK, 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 KE52 CXK registered?

KE52 CXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is KE52 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 CXK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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