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KF52 TVY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,866 mi
Last recorded161,866 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 TVY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 161,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

amber pad warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 127,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,147 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre close to leagal limit

oil level low

Fail 17 Nov 2010 119,141 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

oil low in engine

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 109,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/r park brake just passed but requires attention

Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,823 miles

brake pad low light is on but pads all ok

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,712 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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KF52 TVY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KF52 TVY, 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 KF52 TVY registered?

KF52 TVY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KF52 TVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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