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KF02 GCO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 GCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,361 miles

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

both rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,247 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,661 miles

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid change is over-due.

rear brake pads have 4.0mm left will require replacement in approx 2-3000 miles.ok at time of test.

sump gasket is starting to leak oil, ok at time of test. recomend replacement asap.(customer to keep an eye on the oil level) ok at time of test.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid change is over-due.

rear brake pads have 4.0mm left will require replacement in approx 2-3000 miles.ok at time of test.

sump gasket is starting to leak oil, ok at time of test. recomend replacement asap.(customer to keep an eye on the oil level) ok at time of test.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 3 w/blades are not clearing v/well advise replacement.

both front wheels are slightly buckled advise wheel balance

lower arm bushes are starting to perish advise replacement.

plastic surround is broken for oil filler cap advise replacement.

rear washer are not working (poss new pump).

Fail 16 Oct 2007 55,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 3 w/blades are not clearing v/well advise replacement.

both front wheels are slightly buckled advise wheel balance

lower arm bushes are starting to perish advise replacement.

plastic surround is broken for oil filler cap advise replacement.

rear washer are not working (poss new pump).

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 50,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 GCO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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