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KG02 XDK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 XDK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,613 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 112,604 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure Indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear tyres are flat

Front discs are rusty

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Left side of the bonnet wont lock

Nearside Body not fully secure Side skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S mirror damaged

O/S/F side skirt insecure

O/S/R tyre has cuts on the inner side wall

O/S/R wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Body not fully secure Side skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,773 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 110,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 110,851 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 109,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 74,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,479 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades need some attention.

rear brake pads look low.

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 XDK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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