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KG02 BYP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,170 mi
Last recorded148,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 BYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 148,170 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 148,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 141,718 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 124,850 miles

Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 113,694 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 102,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,353 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 72,587 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 BYP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYP, 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 KG02 BYP registered?

KG02 BYP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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