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KG02 YOA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

136,329 mi
Last recorded136,329 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 YOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 135,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 135,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.42mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 111,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,431 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 103,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,527 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 94,527 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,709 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 YOA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

KG02 YOA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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