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AR51 KKD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KKD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 104,786 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded and cracked

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre just on legal minimum

Pass 7 May 2013 104,154 miles

nearside front corner damaged

Fail 4 May 2013 104,154 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 102,761 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 101,430 miles

rear disc and pads scored/ front disc and pads scored

Pass 11 May 2010 95,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 88,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 82,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 73,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,449 miles

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

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

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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AR51 KKD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AR51 KKD, 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 AR51 KKD registered?

AR51 KKD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is AR51 KKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KKD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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