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KF02 DNO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 138,945 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash (Amber)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering hose bracket broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip zone C (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 138,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front d bushes excess wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights in-op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash (Amber)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering hose bracket broken

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip zone C (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,376 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

headlamp failure warning lights on

Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

headlamp failure warning lights on

Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,635 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,620 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,279 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 90,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2014 86,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 80,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

repaired chip in zone a of windscreen

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

outside bonnet handle missing/broken opened with hook tool

repaired chip in zone a of windscreen

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jan 2011 71,037 miles

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

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

Slight play and movement in N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joints and rear bushes

Windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,498 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 54,491 miles

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

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 DNO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DNO, 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 KF02 DNO registered?

KF02 DNO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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