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KE52 CXY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,517 mi
Last recorded157,517 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

engine try fitted

offside rear brake pads on limits

oil leaks

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear brake pads on limits

oil leaks

unable to see rear coil springs fully

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

engine try fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,463 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,177 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,802 miles

parking brake lever travel is high

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,007 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 CXY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

KE52 CXY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is KE52 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 CXY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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