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KG02 NYF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 NYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play in droplink

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on the limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 95,086 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play in droplink

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on the limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,717 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,516 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 86,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,118 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,808 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Apr 2010 75,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,351 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 61,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,256 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 NYF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYF, 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

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What year was KG02 NYF registered?

KG02 NYF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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