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KG02 XCD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,164 mi
Last recorded158,164 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 XCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 158,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 142,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,834 miles

Handbrake efficiency low on OSR

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,181 miles

Both front brake discs parcially corroded.

Both rear tyre treads low (2.0mm)

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

Handbrake performance just within limits.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,151 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,569 miles

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

front number plate loose on offside

offside rear tyre perrished in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,019 miles

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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 XCD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

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

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