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KG52 KKU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,325 mi
Last recorded182,325 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 KKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 182,325 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 182,325 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,761 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 166,761 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake 17%

Pass 22 Oct 2016 153,713 miles

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%

Pass 3 Oct 2015 153,081 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints (s)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 148,954 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 145,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 145,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 134,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 126,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 126,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 114,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,388 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 72,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,290 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 55,290 miles

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?

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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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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What year was KG52 KKU registered?

KG52 KKU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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