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KF02 EKG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

242,823 mi
Last recorded242,823 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 242,823 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 7 Aug 2025 234,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 228,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 224,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 217,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 208,431 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 208,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 199,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 183,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 173,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 145,611 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 133,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,444 miles

Engine warning light indicating a fault.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,444 miles

Engine warning light indicating a fault.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,284 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 103,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,950 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 65,733 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 49,401 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 EKG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

KF02 EKG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KF02 EKG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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