MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front strut top washers missing but strut tops still secure with locking device
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators in middle of tread pattern
Catalyst is present but appears to have internal components removed suspect unit not functional
Front brake application is slightly uneven
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension has been lowered
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Amber brake warning lamp illuminated
Both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators in middle of tread pattern
Catalyst is present but appears to have internal components removed suspect unit not functional
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension has been lowered
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Catalytic convertor is present, however componenet has signs of removal of internal element and this may cause exhaust system not to perform to the standards set out by the manufacturer
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Catalytic convertor is present, however componenet has signs of removal of internal element and this may cause exhaust system not to perform to the standards set out by the manufacturer
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge and is worn close to the wear indicators
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and rear tyres are of different sizes
NSR wheel has been welded
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front and rear tyres are of different sizes
NSR wheel has been welded
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake application slightly uneven
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KF02 FJO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FJO, 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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KF02 FJO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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