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KF02 FYY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,962 miles

All tyres perishing on outer sidewalls, n/s/r tyre also perishing on inner sidewall

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S/F Wheel slightly bent on inner part of rim

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,273 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,273 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,793 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,146 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,763 miles

damage n/s/f bumper.

front and rear discs lipped and corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread low (2.0mm).

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,553 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,268 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,262 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,090 miles

The n/s and o/s rear wishbone bushes have slight free play. ( front wishbones)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FYY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

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

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