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KE52 XGM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,611 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front wishbone bushes weak under load.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre signs of run-flat damage.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 52,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front wishbone bushes weak under load.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre signs of run-flat damage.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,418 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,218 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
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KE52 XGM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

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

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