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KH02 OTJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,742 mi
Last recorded160,742 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 OTJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 160,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 106,407 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,678 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,747 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,550 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,565 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wear front and rear discs

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,333 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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KH02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

KH02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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