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KF52 ZNE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,228 mi
Last recorded168,228 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 ZNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 168,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 168,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 152,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 140,285 miles

Air bag warning light does not illuminate

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

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air bag warning light does not illuminate

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

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 125,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pads light on

Fail 23 Nov 2013 110,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,890 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,661 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre has slight buldge in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,661 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 74,139 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 ZNE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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