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KG52 RXH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,450 mi
Last recorded169,450 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 169,450 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

handbrake long

slight misting of oil o/s/r shocker

slight play both front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Apr 2013 147,285 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread and has some damage

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread and has some damage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,231 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 124,231 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 113,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,135 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 91,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 91,646 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,757 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

KG52 RXH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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