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KH02 XHS

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,183 mi
Last recorded86,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 XHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,183 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,133 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,701 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 133,701 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 121,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 115,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 115,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 97,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,489 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 XHS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

KH02 XHS is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is KH02 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH02 XHS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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