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A8 KGJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 145,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 139,477 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s~+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 119,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,758 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 85,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 82,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,572 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,814 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 55,533 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall

near side rear tyre has screew in tread

Pass 25 May 2006 34,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2005

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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A8 KGJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A8 KGJ, 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 A8 KGJ registered?

A8 KGJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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