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KF02 EPU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 136,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 127,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,903 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,734 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,327 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 74,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low.

front tyre depths getting low.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,058 miles

front brake pads getting low.

front tyre depths getting low.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,824 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,271 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,934 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,934 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 44,924 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 44,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers on certain testable items

rear discs slightly lipped

slight movment in both front road wheels.

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 EPU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

KF02 EPU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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