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KE52 XHC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,071 mi
Last recorded111,071 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,071 miles

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,337 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,928 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 95,928 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,369 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,677 miles

n\s\r brake caliper securing spring missing

Fail 17 Nov 2012 70,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n\s\r brake caliper securing spring missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 52,095 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,092 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,178 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,694 miles

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

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

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 XHC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

KE52 XHC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is KE52 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 XHC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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