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KH51 HJX

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 HJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 83,089 miles

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

off side and near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 79,501 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,150 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 72,549 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 65,336 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 59,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,012 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 HJX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

KH51 HJX is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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The MOT history for KH51 HJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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