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KF02 EKD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

228,530 mi
Last recorded228,530 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 228,530 miles

BOTH rear wheel arches corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front - rear pipes around side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2022 223,834 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal rubber perished with small cuts

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

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 223,834 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal rubber perished with small cuts

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 218,853 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

smell off oil fumes around engine area

suspension sub frame anti roll linkage corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 218,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

smell off oil fumes around engine area

suspension sub frame anti roll linkage corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 218,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat and seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2020 214,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section /flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal under cover corroded /connection to flor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2020 214,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section/flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper general corrosion to nearside and offside front and rear vehicle underbody + suspension parts but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy

various engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2019 206,578 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near coil spring and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has general corrosion

engine management light illuminated pre 2003

exhaust system corroded

power steering noisey

Fail 4 Apr 2019 206,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near differential mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge - possible wheel alignment required - 225/40r18 michelin pilot sport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near coil spring and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has general corrosion

engine management light illuminated pre 2003

exhaust system corroded

power steering noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2018 200,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust is damaged in places on whole system (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near and above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Front Steering system slightly tight power steering pump weak (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 193,734 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 176,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 176,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 22inch and 19inch (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 162,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 162,335 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2014 144,375 miles

Brake pad wear sensor warning light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 144,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad wear sensor warning light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 133,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 133,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 122,590 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 92,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,734 miles

Advise front no plate cracked and rear no plate has slight water marks.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise front no plate cracked and rear no plate has slight water marks.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,087 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 EKD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 EKD, 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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KF02 EKD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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