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KE52 ZTO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 ZTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 124,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing of (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion over metal pipe going to flex and through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion over metal pipe going to flex and through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,056 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Clip missing on caliper clip hold the caliper straight

Fail 15 Jun 2022 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed front flexible split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber mounted ball joint rubber poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Clip missing on caliper clip hold the caliper straight

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,485 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 113,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side skirt damaged/ clips broken

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front side skirt damaged/ clips broken

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,397 miles

Near side front tyre and wheel rim has numerous points of kerbing type damage.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Secondary bonnet release stiff to operate

Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,397 miles

Near side front tyre and wheel rim has numerous points of kerbing type damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Secondary bonnet release stiff to operate

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,740 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre wall slightltly deterated

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,730 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre wall slightltly deterated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,162 miles

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch stiff

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch stiff

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,449 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,470 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,122 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 30 Oct 2007 50,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,070 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 ZTO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ZTO, 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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KE52 ZTO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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