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AP02 KXZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat stiff to move

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

oil leak

rear deef oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2016 11,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Wishbone (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak Slight, from diff ()

Driver seat stiff to move

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlight image slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,690 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,515 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag light stays on through out.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,953 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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AP02 KXZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AP02 KXZ, 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 AP02 KXZ registered?

AP02 KXZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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