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KF02 ONX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,686 mi
Last recorded176,686 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 ONX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 176,686 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2017 176,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 166,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 166,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,611 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 157,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 152,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 152,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 145,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 145,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,938 miles

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

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

both nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes and unions to flexy hoses corroded

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,927 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

offside front solenoid plastic arm that connects to lower suspension arm is broken

offside rear sill jacking block missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Aug 2011 124,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

offside front solenoid plastic arm that connects to lower suspension arm is broken

offside rear sill jacking block missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2010 107,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,844 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 ONX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

KF02 ONX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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