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KG02 VUW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 88,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,263 miles

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

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 VUW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

KG02 VUW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is KG02 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 VUW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KG02 VUW have outstanding finance?

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