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KF02 EMX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,747 mi
Last recorded122,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,747 miles

Nearside handbrake effort close to pass mark

Nearside suspension arm rear bush worn

Offside suspension arm rear bush worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake effort close to pass mark

Nearside suspension arm rear bush worn

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

Offside suspension arm rear bush worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 115,118 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,399 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 rubber 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,476 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 EMX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

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

Is KF02 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 EMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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