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KH02 VJP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,524 mi
Last recorded182,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 VJP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 182,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area ,heat shield around exhaust area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror casing missing

Rear wiper blade u/s and washer jet n/w

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 182,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of trye (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area ,heat shield around exhaust area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror casing missing

Rear wiper blade u/s and washer jet n/w

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 171,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hand brake just passed test needs looking at

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 159,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to Centre section loose and has minor leak (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front bushes have minor play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in outer shoulder

Fail 9 Apr 2018 159,620 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to Centre section loose and has minor leak (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front bushes have minor play (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in outer shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,330 miles

Front exhaust flexi join requires replacement

Nearside front inner wheel rim has damage

Offside front brake hose is split

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Rear brake pipes into hoses are corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 150,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe clamp insecure (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front inner wheel rim has damage

Offside front brake hose is split

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Rear brake pipes into hoses are corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 138,976 miles

Damage to rear lower bumper panel and boot floor

Front fog lamps holding water

Nearside front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Nearside front and rear inner wheel rims damaged

Nearside front tyre is bald on edge

Offside front brake hose deteriorated

Offside front tyre becoming worn on edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to rear lower bumper panel and boot floor

Front fog lamps holding water

Nearside front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Nearside front and rear inner wheel rims damaged

Nearside front tyre is bald on edge

Offside front brake hose deteriorated

Offside front tyre becoming worn on edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 126,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,837 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 107,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is cracking between treads.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,807 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,805 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,622 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 72,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 64,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VJP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

KH02 VJP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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