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KF02 FZH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,792 mi
Last recorded143,792 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 141,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,822 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2015 133,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 133,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,517 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 129,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 107,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 81,347 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear hand brake rough in operation

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FZH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

KF02 FZH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is KF02 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 FZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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