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858 KVO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration858 KVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

exhaust system knocking

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre very perished/cracking

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

exhaust system knocking

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre very perished/cracking

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 139,251 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Jan 2016 139,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,152 miles

Handbrake high

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

Both front brake hoses very slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage/perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 124,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 122,789 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 7 May 2013 122,789 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 107,983 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres has side walls spliting

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,983 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres has side walls spliting

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,862 miles

Both near side & offside front suspension arm rear pivot bushes appear to be degrading.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 68,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,484 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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858 KVO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 858 KVO, 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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858 KVO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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