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KG02 JRU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 JRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and has splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and has splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 105,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,397 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,397 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge/sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut too outer sidewall but not reaching cords.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,351 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 85,156 miles

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

O/s/f + N/s/r tyres cracked/split on inner sidewalls

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

Fail 11 May 2015 85,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/f + N/s/r tyres cracked/split on inner sidewalls

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,840 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,840 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 72,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,611 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 JRU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

KG02 JRU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is KG02 JRU safe to buy?

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