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KH02 ZRG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 190,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wrapped in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 190,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wrapped in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 185,349 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 185,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 175,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 165,957 miles

Intermittent electrical fault on front light clusters

Nearside rear tyre close to limit at 2MM 245/40R17

Offside front coil spring rusty

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges, perishing and has a nail stuck in tread 225/45R17

Offside rear tyre wearing low at 3MM

Slight bind on offside parking brake

Fail 8 Jul 2016 165,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Intermittent electrical fault on front light clusters

Nearside rear tyre close to limit at 2MM 245/40R17

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

Offside front coil spring rusty

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges, perishing and has a nail stuck in tread 225/45R17

Offside rear tyre wearing low at 3MM

Slight bind on offside parking brake

Fail 15 Mar 2016 164,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 153,194 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 141,518 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 141,518 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 128,118 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,036 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,355 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 87,752 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 ZRG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

KH02 ZRG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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