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KF02 EKW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,008 mi
Last recorded105,008 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,900 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,299 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 EKW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

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

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