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KF02 EOV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,446 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 142,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 175,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 170,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 167,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 163,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 160,001 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken

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

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 154,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 150,924 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 150,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 144,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 140,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 134,962 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 134,951 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 120,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,272 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 105,439 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,437 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,565 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,222 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 EOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV registered?

KF02 EOV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KF02 EOV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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