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KE52 CXM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,365 miles

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

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

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

major oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,365 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,027 miles

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 86,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,337 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,623 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f disc corroded braking surface reduced

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,822 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 CXM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE52 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

KE52 CXM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is KE52 CXM safe to buy?

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