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KG02 WEJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,677 mi
Last recorded140,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 140,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 140,674 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 125,245 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 113,946 miles

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

airbag warning light remains on

Pass 25 May 2012 104,977 miles

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

airbag warning light remains on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,024 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,024 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,350 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,786 miles

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 42,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 42,879 miles

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

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 WEJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

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

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