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KG02 FWR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,897 mi
Last recorded199,897 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 FWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 199,897 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 175,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 152,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 152,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 147,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 147,180 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,544 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 130,544 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,852 miles

parking brake lever has high travel

parking brake performance is low advise adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

diesel filter coroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,911 miles

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 Sep 2008 115,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 115,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,276 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 88,049 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 FWR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel 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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

KG02 FWR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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