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KH02 VJY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 VJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 117,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 58,464 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 52,575 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 VJY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

KH02 VJY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is KH02 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH02 VJY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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