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KG02 VUK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,737 mi
Last recorded152,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 146,905 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2011 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 139,905 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 135,216 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

oil level low

Fail 29 Dec 2009 135,215 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

oil level low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 130,393 miles

front number plate backplate cracking up !

Fail 31 Dec 2008 130,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate backplate cracking up !

Pass 31 Dec 2007 110,861 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 110,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,676 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Fail 29 Dec 2006 85,676 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 56,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VUK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

KG02 VUK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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