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KG02 XAC

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,257 mi
Last recorded168,257 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 XAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 168,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 169,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

warning light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2018 156,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 156,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 24 Jan 2017 142,835 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted. 2. Engine oil leak.

3. Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish. 4. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

5. Offside rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted. 2. Engine oil leak.

3. Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish. 4. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

5. Offside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,412 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose has small cracks

Nearside Front cracks on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,133 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose becoming perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front flexi brake hose becoming perished.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,518 miles

1. Offside rear indicator turning white. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 129,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Offside rear indicator turning white. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,967 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Air bag light on. 3. Engine management light on.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,619 miles

1.hand brake travel on limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,550 miles

Slight damage to both front and rear tyre outer side walls and are becoming perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,288 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,503 miles

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 XAC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

KG02 XAC is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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