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2 GKC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,507 mi
Last recorded70,507 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 68,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,207 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 66,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 58,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 51,547 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 48,002 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,002 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,563 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,893 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,858 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,125 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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2 GKC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 2 GKC, 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 2 GKC registered?

2 GKC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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