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EJ02 KYC

2002 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 386,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 KYC
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 108,375 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 108,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 107,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 106,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 101,432 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,675 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,817 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 84,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorated and has slight movement but nto to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorated and has slight movement but nto to excess at present

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

windscreen has damage within zone A and larger than 10mm but is not effecting drivers view of the road at present

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,226 miles

both side rear inner sidewall split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,442 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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EJ02 KYC is a 2002 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 KYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ02 KYC registered?

EJ02 KYC is a 2002 BMW 3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is EJ02 KYC safe to buy?

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