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KF52 XMJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 133,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 126,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 113,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 104,938 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front windscreen has a crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 9 May 2015 104,938 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front windscreen has a crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 19 May 2014 97,281 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 97,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,011 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip on windscreen

rear discs rusty

Fail 14 May 2013 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip on windscreen

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2008 55,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 55,522 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 55,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 33,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XMJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

KF52 XMJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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