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KE52 ZTG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,319 miles

brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' hair line crack n/s below wiper not in direct view of the driver at time of inspection (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 102,515 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also ply/cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front bumper damaged no sharp projection at time of inspection

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged but no sharp projection at time of inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine MIL on

front bumper damaged but no sharp projection at time of inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to balding but legal at time of inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,144 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 50,101 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 34,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,928 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,149 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 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc 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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

KE52 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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