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KE52 XFU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,034 mi
Last recorded142,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,034 miles

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSF tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 134,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,451 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,492 miles

Oil leak

Side sills covered

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 121,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,819 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre is bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2005 41,562 miles

front brake pads thin

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 XFU 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

KE52 XFU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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