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KF02 PWK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 PWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake could be better

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both were low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake could be better

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 97,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,550 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension (rear) bush starting to split

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,368 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 May 2012 66,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 57,459 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 52,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 29,477 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 May 2005 23,268 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 PWK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

KF02 PWK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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