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KH02 HCL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 HCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bad oil leak all under engine

steering damp

Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,302 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bad oil leak all under engine

steering damp

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,592 miles

lots of play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

offside front wheel bead rim bent

offside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads heavily worn

Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

lots of play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

offside front wheel bead rim bent

offside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 52,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KH02 HCL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KH02 HCL, 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 KH02 HCL registered?

KH02 HCL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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