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AM02 KCV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 KCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 126,041 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,507 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/front outer wheel arches slightly corroded & covered in tape

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/ & n/s/ front outer wheel arches corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,037 miles

2 X F/B/DICSCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF GRILL IN BONNET INSECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VARIOUS YELLOW W/LIGHTS ON DASH

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

2 X FRONT B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF BONNET GRILL INSECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VARIOUS YELLOW W/LIGHTS ON DASH

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,269 miles

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

YELLOW B/W/LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,075 miles

B/DISCS ALL ROUND WORN-PODOT

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,393 miles

Airbag light on.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 85,393 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Airbag light on.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,193 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small slip ion o/s /f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,671 miles

small slip ion o/s /f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 55,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,151 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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AM02 KCV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 KCV, 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 AM02 KCV registered?

AM02 KCV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is AM02 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 KCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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