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KG02 NXK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 NXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,132 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,578 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside floor to sill area corroded(see other advises)

oil leaks from front of engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 116,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 110,105 miles

tread wearing slightly on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,953 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,396 miles

N/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,396 miles

N/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,409 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,524 miles

both front to rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,439 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 51,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,737 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,845 miles

erratic idle speed

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 NXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

KG02 NXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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