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KF02 EOL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 177,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 176,080 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing both front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns and osr rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 157,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking bake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 135,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 130,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s/f brake caliper sticking

Fail 24 Oct 2013 129,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,452 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 106,452 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,791 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,063 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 EOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 EOL registered?

KF02 EOL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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