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KF02 FZJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 177,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 170,380 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test. 1.6mm.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Handbrake effort just met, will need attention.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 170,380 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test. 1.6mm.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Handbrake effort just met, will need attention.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,853 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 161,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake effort just met

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 152,301 miles

Handbrake effort now just met on RBT, Will need attention. Have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 152,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,561 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of drivers view

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,336 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,929 miles

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

both rear bulb warning lights on, all lights working at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bulb warning lights on, all lights working at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,175 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,360 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,360 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,290 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 55,917 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,414 miles

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 FZJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

KF02 FZJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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