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KE52 XGW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,469 mi
Last recorded198,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XGW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 198,469 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 8 May 2019 198,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn

Pass 10 May 2018 182,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 182,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 165,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wishbone bushes worn

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 165,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in exhaust centre pipe

front wishbone bushes worn

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 150,833 miles

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

side repeaters turning white

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 150,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

side repeaters turning white

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 136,811 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,209 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,209 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,683 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 94,336 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check door correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 16 May 2009 84,324 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in the offside steering rack end

Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,859 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in the offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,418 miles

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

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 XGW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

KE52 XGW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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