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KH51 BYB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 BYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,940 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 65,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 65,087 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 91,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,396 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,051 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 68,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 54,283 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 BYB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BYB, 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 KH51 BYB registered?

KH51 BYB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is KH51 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH51 BYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KH51 BYB have outstanding finance?

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