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KG52 VAJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,325 mi
Last recorded75,325 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,234 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,219 miles

wipers smear

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,881 miles

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

n/s/r brake discs corroded

n/s/r parking brake poor needs attention

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 522,047 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,204 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,832 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,661 miles

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSF Tyre craced around sidewall

Play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,187 miles

n/s/r brake discs well corroded

rear pads low

slight dent in n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight screen scratches

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,553 miles

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 VAJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

KG52 VAJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2002.

Is KG52 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 VAJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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