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KG02 LSC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,109 mi
Last recorded236,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 236,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 226,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 226,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 202,310 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 202,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 175,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 152,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 133,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 133,153 miles

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

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

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 LSC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSC, 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

How do I check the history of KG02 LSC?

You can check the full history of KG02 LSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KG02 LSC registered?

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

Is KG02 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 LSC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KG02 LSC have outstanding finance?

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