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KG02 WFS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,038 mi
Last recorded148,038 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 WFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 148,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 122,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,297 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,374 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 109,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front and rear discs pitted.

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake discs showing signs of wear ///

Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake discs showing signs of wear ///

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,583 miles

NSF tyre has cuts to outer side wall

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

OSR tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

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

slight tint to all windows except screen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF tyre has cuts to outer side wall

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

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

OSR tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil level low

slight tint to all windows except screen

Pass 25 Jun 2008 88,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 88,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,721 miles

n/s/r handbrake lower effort than o/s/r. adjustment may be necessary

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 WFS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFS, 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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KG02 WFS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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