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9 KRB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 KRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,296 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 55,386 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,964 miles

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

offside front brake showing slight binding effect - observation recomended

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,808 miles

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

offside front brake showing slight binding effect - observation recomended

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,323 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,704 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel cap rubber seal showing signs of perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2011 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal showing signs of perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,351 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 4 Feb 2008 41,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,259 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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9 KRB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 9 KRB, 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 9 KRB registered?

9 KRB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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