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KG02 JSX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,145 mi
Last recorded212,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 JSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 212,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 193,713 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 187,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 187,408 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 176,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 176,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 166,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 153,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on dash

brake warning light on dash

traction control light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 107,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 107,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 77,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 77,779 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,149 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 JSX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

KG02 JSX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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