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KG52 RXO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,885 mi
Last recorded186,885 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 RXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 186,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

two front tyres cracking up on the outerwall

Fail 24 Sep 2018 186,885 miles

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

two front tyres cracking up on the outerwall

Pass 27 Sep 2017 184,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 184,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 181,265 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 181,265 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 176,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 176,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 173,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 173,585 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 169,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 165,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 160,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 160,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 154,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

strong advisory that both front to rear brake pipes are corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2010 154,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

strong advisory that both front to rear brake pipes are corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2009 139,337 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 139,336 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 118,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 118,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,136 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 58,294 miles

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

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

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 RXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RXO, 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 KG52 RXO registered?

KG52 RXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is KG52 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 RXO shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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