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KF02 FJO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,811 mi
Last recorded197,811 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 197,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 188,168 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 183,142 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 183,139 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 180,266 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 180,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 175,071 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 175,071 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 156,967 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different sizes

NSR wheel has been welded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 156,962 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,750 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 142,746 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 190,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 122,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 122,374 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 103,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,241 miles

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?

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 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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What year was KF02 FJO registered?

KF02 FJO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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