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KH02 VJO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,438 mi
Last recorded158,438 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 VJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,361 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,432 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE HAS LOW EFFICIENCY

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 146,432 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE HAS LOW EFFICIENCY

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,091 miles

ALL X4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ON ENGINE ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL X4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 142,998 miles

advise engine leaking oil in multiple places underside

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 21 Oct 2016 142,998 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner brake pads below (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested due to burst main brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded and burst under brake test rbt (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

advise engine leaking oil in multiple places underside

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 140,743 miles

advise engine leaking oil

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

both rear brake pipes to rear flex hoses starting corrosion process reccomend clean and grease

Fail 15 Sep 2015 140,743 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box tail section broken away (7.1.2)

advise engine leaking oil

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

both rear brake pipes to rear flex hoses starting corrosion process reccomend clean and grease

Pass 9 Oct 2014 137,971 miles

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes at flex hoses becomingg corroded (reccomend clean and grease)

(advise) rear exhaust back box external tail corroded and becoming loose

Fail 8 Oct 2014 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes at flex hoses becomingg corroded (reccomend clean and grease)

(advise) rear exhaust back box external tail corroded and becoming loose

(advise) water fill tank connected to radiator split at side loosing water excessivley requires replacment and head gasket block test

Fail 21 Sep 2013 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 133,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 127,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 127,105 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 120,687 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,488 miles

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

offside rear brake shoes catching

Pass 25 Sep 2009 119,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,884 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,746 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 VJO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

KH02 VJO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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