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KG02 EHS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 EHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 149,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 128,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 119,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,786 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 105,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,919 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,904 miles

chips in windscreen

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres in tread

slight wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

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 EHS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

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

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