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KG02 WFC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,153 mi
Last recorded133,153 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,153 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 129,772 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 129,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,881 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 May 2017 126,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,521 miles

chip in windscreen, but not in drivers view

Pass 6 May 2015 107,331 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,331 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 99,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,739 miles

anti roll bar link rod both sides dust boot insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 45,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 WFC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

KG02 WFC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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