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KE52 CYL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 121,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 117,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front roll bar rusty

Fail 21 May 2018 117,193 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front roll bar rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,696 miles

oil leaks

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

general component corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2016 116,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

general component corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,984 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear brake pipe corroding from brake hose

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,226 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside front brake hose starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,411 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 CYL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

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

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