MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
YELLOW B/W/LIGHT ON DASH
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
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
small slip ion o/s /f tyre
small slip ion o/s /f tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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AM02 KCV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2002.
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