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KG02 LSF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,063 mi
Last recorded196,063 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 196,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 191,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 184,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 184,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 177,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 173,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 163,612 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 163,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 154,945 miles

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded and part of brake pipes protected by grease

Nearside rear drive shaft outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose deteriorated (suggest replace it)

Offside track control arm inner ball joint has slightly play

Fail 3 Jun 2017 154,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded and part of brake pipes protected by grease

Nearside rear drive shaft outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose deteriorated (suggest replace it)

Offside track control arm inner ball joint has slightly play

Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 145,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,145 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 137,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 120,779 miles

rear number plate water marked

Fail 11 Sep 2012 120,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate water marked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 110,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,994 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear no; plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear no; plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front lower arm rear bushes worn and starting to split

gearbox exhaust bracket starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn very low 225/45 zr17 91y

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,479 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,960 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f hub area/ steering rack

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 LSF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

KG02 LSF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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