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KH51 ABF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 ABF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad wear indicator wires detatched from pads

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

rubber perishing/cracking between tread on both front and offside rear tyres

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintains a good seal

Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,928 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad wear indicator wires detatched from pads

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

rubber perishing/cracking between tread on both front and offside rear tyres

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintains a good seal

Pass 8 Feb 2012 111,261 miles

tempory fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 104,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 100,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 94,742 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,666 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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KH51 ABF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH51 ABF, 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 KH51 ABF registered?

KH51 ABF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is KH51 ABF safe to buy?

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