CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE52 XAB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,655 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 109,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,418 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs lipped / worn

O/S/F tyre has cut in outer tread [ close to cords, ]

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Aug 2012 102,308 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs lipped / worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has cut in outer tread [ close to cords, ]

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 45,432 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KE52 XAB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE52 XAB?

You can check the full history of KE52 XAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE52 XAB registered?

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

Is KE52 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 XAB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE52 XAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KE52 XAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.