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KE52 GZM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,120 mi
Last recorded160,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 GZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 160,120 miles

Front number plate cracked

both rear spring slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,334 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2015 140,354 miles

Front tyres worn on sholders

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

Nearside front tyre inner side wall heavy cracking but no visible cords at time of test

Nearside rear outer CV boot clip missing

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre heavy cracking on inner side wall but no visible cords at time of test

Offside rear handbrake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 137,956 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on sholders

Nearside rear outer CV boot clip missing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2014 137,956 miles

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

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

Front tyres scrubbing on sholders

Nearside rear outer CV boot clip missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 123,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Washer fluid low

Fail 25 May 2012 123,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Washer fluid low

Pass 25 May 2011 111,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,396 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2008 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight smear from wipers still clears screen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,131 miles

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

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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KE52 GZM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

KE52 GZM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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