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KG02 VVA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,121 mi
Last recorded102,121 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 102,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,454 miles

exhaust and mountings in poor condition

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 88,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust and mountings in poor condition

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,510 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,279 miles

advise; air bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VVA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVA, 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

How do I check the history of KG02 VVA?

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What year was KG02 VVA registered?

KG02 VVA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is KG02 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 VVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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