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KF02 EKZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,502 mi
Last recorded185,502 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 185,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear heat shield loose

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 185,438 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 178,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 178,006 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 167,822 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 161,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 160,176 miles

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

washers weak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 159,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

washers slightly weak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 159,196 miles

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

washers slightly weak

Fail 29 May 2013 150,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 150,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 147,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 147,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 144,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,245 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cracks to n/s front tyre tread

Pass 27 Apr 2010 141,438 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 141,438 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 138,611 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 134,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 134,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 131,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 126,460 miles

rear pads wearing

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 EKZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

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

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