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A27 KRS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 KRS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 130,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 126,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 119,622 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,924 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall repair to outer wall, NOT RECOMMENDED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread and worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS rear to near side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,781 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil service overdue

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split, ball joint is rusty (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens detached (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil service overdue

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,594 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r tyre (3.7.A.1)

Brake warning device defective brake warning light on (3.3.E.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damage sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

both rear brake disc worn scored

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure valve caps seized cant pump up

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,516 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 Mar 2015 45,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,898 miles

Reae number plate slightly fadded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,147 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,273 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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A27 KRS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A27 KRS, 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 A27 KRS registered?

A27 KRS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is A27 KRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 KRS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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