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KG02 XCO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 XCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 121,378 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 121,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 111,801 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,783 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2013 102,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,091 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 75,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,465 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,offside rear tyre low in centre. both tyres currently legal.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,offside rear tyre low in centre. both tyres currently legal.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,892 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 XCO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG02 XCO registered?

KG02 XCO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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