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KH51 GSO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,267 mi
Last recorded129,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 GSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,797 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 117,778 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,266 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack tie bars

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,396 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,460 miles

pad worning light staying on...

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre split on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,794 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,191 miles

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

both front and ns rear tyre outer side walls have slight kerb damage.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,906 miles

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

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 GSO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

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

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