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KF52 AXB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 AXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,505 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket loose and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor securing bolt missing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover secured with wire and cable ties (5.3.2 (b))

New front brake discs fitted with old brake pads

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired rusty witness marks on bottom bolt Loose? (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 66,121 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,213 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2020 126,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2019 118,387 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 118,356 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective before cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside handbrake reading very low on rollerbrake tester

Pass 3 May 2018 112,594 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 107,256 miles

MIL light on the dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread on 2mm but outside the 3/4 is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread on 1.6mm but outside the 3/4 is bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2016 95,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 28 May 2015 84,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,973 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to split and getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to split and getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,134 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,895 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,873 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 45,873 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,418 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 35,400 miles

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

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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KF52 AXB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KF52 AXB, 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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KF52 AXB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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