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KF02 DLE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,092 mi
Last recorded71,092 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 DLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 71,092 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2019 71,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,365 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,634 miles

exhaust downpipe support cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,087 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure warning shows on dash but all lammps working

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged (not showing cords)

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

water ingress stains into rear no. plate

wear showing to o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished slightly

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,732 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chunk out of n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,732 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chunk out of n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,941 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,062 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre has a pundture repair on outer tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nsf tyre has a cut in side wall not down to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,032 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

puncture plug in n/s/f tyre

signs of fluid around o/s steering rack

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 DLE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

KF02 DLE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is KF02 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 DLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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