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KF52 TWX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 TWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 100,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,753 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,753 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,580 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,624 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 TWX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

KF52 TWX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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