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KH02 OSW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 134,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,610 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 110,610 miles

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

engine coolent low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 79,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,120 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,226 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 OSW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KH02 OSW, 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 KH02 OSW registered?

KH02 OSW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is KH02 OSW safe to buy?

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