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KG52 SUH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,386 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 78,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished. Severely perished on outer edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wall cut

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres walls cut and severely perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,522 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls perished,nsf tyre cut in wall

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,161 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wall cut

Rear Tyres perished on edge of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,309 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F and both rear tyres, walls cut

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,147 miles

rear parking brake getting poor and requires attention/adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,277 miles

cuts in tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,010 miles

Cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Slight play in both front brake reaction bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 59,195 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 SUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KG52 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

KG52 SUH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is KG52 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 SUH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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