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KG02 LTJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on edges //225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on edges //225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,992 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,992 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 58,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,996 miles

Front both front tyres outer edge wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,706 miles

brake fluid level between max and min mark

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,921 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 LTJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

KG02 LTJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is KG02 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 LTJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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