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KH51 GPK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 GPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,365 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both number plate lamps secured using tape

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

both rear trailing arm mounting areas corroding

front exhaust joint fixings corroding

offside front tyre wearing to edges

oil leak from engine

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2019 105,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front coil springs corroding

both number plate lamps secured using tape

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

both rear trailing arm mounting areas corroding

front exhaust joint fixings corroding

offside front tyre wearing to edges

oil leak from engine

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,188 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake 16% on limit

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,210 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides around the jacking points (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides around the jacking points (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,153 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,535 miles

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

nsf pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,291 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,290 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,148 miles

Advise airbag light on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,255 miles

Airbag light on dash

Both front coil springs corroded

Heavy oil leak at front of engine

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor not located

Rear shock absorber bottoms corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,255 miles

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

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

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

Airbag light on dash

Both front coil springs corroded

Heavy oil leak at front of engine

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor not located

Rear shock absorber bottoms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,479 miles

advise both front wipers smearing

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,519 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,810 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Rear pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,858 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 GPK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GPK, 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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KH51 GPK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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