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KG02 BYJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,467 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 128,467 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,417 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer treadband

Pass 22 Aug 2015 105,981 miles

engine oily

Fail 22 Aug 2015 105,981 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

engine oily

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,821 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 79,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,388 miles

o/s track rod has slight play

Pass 27 May 2008 47,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,291 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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KG02 BYJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG02 BYJ, 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 KG02 BYJ registered?

KG02 BYJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is KG02 BYJ safe to buy?

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