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KF02 EJE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,985 mi
Last recorded157,985 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 157,985 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,900 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,016 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,056 miles

small chips to screen.small split to n/s/f tyre inner wall.both front brake hoses starting to perish.n/s/r tyre nailed.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,056 miles

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

small chips to screen.small split to n/s/f tyre inner wall.both front brake hoses starting to perish.n/s/r tyre nailed.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,392 miles

small nick to n/s/f tyre outer wall.both rear tyres low on tread and n/s/r outer wall cut.both front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,090 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing,worn on edges and cuts to tread.n/s/r tyre sidewall cut and small nail in tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,340 miles

front disc pads starting to get low.poss damp at steering rack.o/s/f tyre starting to perish.small cut ton/s/r tyre outer wall.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,707 miles

n/s/f tyre nailed.rear disc pads getting low.poss leak from steering rack.clicking from steering column.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,122 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 EJE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

KF02 EJE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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