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KF52 ZXG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 ZXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 92,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 92,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 91,623 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 91,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 90,348 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 90,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,360 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,151 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,073 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,326 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 39,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,103 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 ZXG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

KF52 ZXG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is KF52 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF52 ZXG shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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