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KG02 NXU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,900 mi
Last recorded152,900 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 NXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 143,800 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 143,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 139,108 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 128,659 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 121,510 miles

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

Oil leak around the engine.

Oil leak from transmission.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from transmission.

Fuelcap sealing washer deteriorated and could leak petrol fumes into the air. (Dangerous)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak around the engine.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,528 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,445 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE WORN TO LIMITS,PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

STRONG ADVISE:ALL TYRES ARE WORN YO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,613 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,685 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 NXU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

KG02 NXU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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