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KF02 RHY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,201 mi
Last recorded185,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 RHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 185,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2015 185,201 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 178,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn also slight sidewall damage no cords exposed

Fail 26 Jun 2014 178,307 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn also slight sidewall damage no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2013 171,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 171,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 163,764 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads require closer inspection

heavy engine oil leak

suspect exhaust blow under engine cover

Fail 22 Jun 2012 163,622 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads require closer inspection

heavy engine oil leak

suspect exhaust blow under engine cover

Pass 22 Jun 2011 145,579 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2010 128,767 miles

osf tyre wearing low

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

Oil leak

knock from front suspension but no play found by hand

os headlamp beam pattern not the best

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,653 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipe at osr corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,022 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,009 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust close to centre rear member

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RHY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

KF02 RHY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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