MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor cracks around windscreen visibility not affected (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine underside full of oil splatter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor cracks around windscreen visibility not affected (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
4 small cracks on window
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
4 small cracks on window
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake 17%
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake 16%
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joints (s)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
signs of wear on both the front brake discs
surface corrosion under the vehicle and on both the rear metal brake pipes
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
signs of wear on both the front brake discs
surface corrosion under the vehicle and on both the rear metal brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion on all the rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bad oil leak
steering damp
surface corrosion on all the rear metal brake pipes
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four brake discs have signs of wear
slight play in the offside front wheel
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four brake discs have signs of wear
slight play in the offside front wheel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear outer side light inopp
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear outer side light inopp
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre's wearing outer edge's, and therefore approching the legal minimum on these edge's
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre's wearing outer edge's, and therefore approching the legal minimum on these edge's
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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KG52 KKU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 KG52 KKU, 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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KG52 KKU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2002.
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