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KH51 BYM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,189 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 131,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to vehicle

air bag light on

front wiper blades worn

nearside number plate lamp cover missing

offside mirror glass deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody cover fitted

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 131,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to vehicle

air bag light on

front wiper blades worn

nearside number plate lamp cover missing

offside mirror glass deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody cover fitted

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 118,457 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 103,101 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 BYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KH51 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

KH51 BYM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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