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KG02 BYR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 BYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 136,091 miles

play in front anti roll bushes

rear discs worn,corroding and fluctuating

slight play wishbone bushes

Fail 6 May 2016 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

play in front anti roll bushes

rear discs worn,corroding and fluctuating

slight play wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,302 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,830 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Slight play to steering ends

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,667 miles

Airbag light on

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to offside front tyre

Wear to rear brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,666 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Airbag light on

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to offside front tyre

Wear to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,100 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Jul 2011 107,100 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 May 2011 105,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 94,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 94,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2009 85,122 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 85,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,467 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 BYR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KG02 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

KG02 BYR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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