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KF52 ZXL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,795 mi
Last recorded152,795 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 ZXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 152,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 140,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 140,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,691 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABS COVER ADRIFT

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

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 22 Nov 2013 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABS COVER ADRIFT

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

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2012 105,714 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,951 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,198 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,198 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,971 miles

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)

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

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

all road wheels damaged

all tyre pressures low

both rear tyres splitting through inner sidewalls

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,662 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,717 miles

front brake disc's inner faces corroded - STRONG ADVISE

rear brake disc's wearing

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 ZXL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZXL, 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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What year was KF52 ZXL registered?

KF52 ZXL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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