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KF02 EJK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,282 mi
Last recorded165,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 165,282 miles

all tyres cracking advise replace asap

n/s mirror glass missing

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 29 Dec 2020 165,278 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

all tyres cracking advise replace asap

n/s mirror glass missing

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2019 163,740 miles

Both rear jacking points rusty and corroded

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and deteriorated ( 205/55/16 H )

Engine oil leak

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

Front exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,644 miles

slight blow exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,324 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 149,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 142,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 140,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 135,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 135,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 128,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 113,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,611 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 92,611 miles

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

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

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 EJK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

KF02 EJK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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