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KH51 GPX

2002 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,196 mi
Last recorded187,196 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 GPX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 187,196 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses are perishing.

Oil leaking from engine comtaminating underside of vehicle.

Slight freeplay in both front bottom ball joints.

Tapping noise coming from lower of engine.

Fail 16 May 2013 187,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexable brake hoses are perishing.

Oil leaking from engine comtaminating underside of vehicle.

Slight freeplay in both front bottom ball joints.

Tapping noise coming from lower of engine.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 180,711 miles

offside front brake flexi is perishing

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 173,419 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf droplink lower gaitor split

oil leak

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Jun 2010 159,156 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 159,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 144,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 133,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 123,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 116,065 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 GPX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc 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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

KH51 GPX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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