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KF02 DKK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 DKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 117,729 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,729 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 112,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 106,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake hose slight damage

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake hose slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,411 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut

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

Offside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre cut

front and rear disc lipped

fuel cap seal splitting

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2016 101,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut

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

Offside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre cut

front and rear disc lipped

fuel cap seal splitting

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,985 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,778 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,498 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,011 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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KF02 DKK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KF02 DKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 DKK registered?

KF02 DKK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is KF02 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 DKK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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