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KE52 XBK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XBK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,146 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,282 miles

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

air pump loose

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE WALLS HAVE AGE CRACKS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,477 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT PADS WORN TO 3MM

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the o/s/f anti roll bar balljoint has some freeplay.

the rear brake pads are very close to maximum wear

Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the o/s/f anti roll bar balljoint has some freeplay.

the rear brake pads are very close to maximum wear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,152 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,570 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 XBK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XBK, 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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KE52 XBK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is KE52 XBK safe to buy?

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