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KF51 JXO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,904 mi
Last recorded162,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 JXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 162,904 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front tyres low on edges and slightly perished

Fail 6 May 2016 161,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres low on edges and slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 146,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 129,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 113,121 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 113,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,238 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 72,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 67,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,675 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,800 miles

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

engine oil leak above off side steering rack boot

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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KF51 JXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF51 JXO, 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

How do I check the history of KF51 JXO?

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What year was KF51 JXO registered?

KF51 JXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is KF51 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 JXO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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