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KH51 HKL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,411 mi
Last recorded155,411 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 HKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 155,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2023 155,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 152,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 146,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

cover sills fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion to floor pan by drain bug nearside and offside rear

Fail 15 Aug 2020 140,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal adjuster not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cover sills fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion to floor pan by drain bug nearside and offside rear

Pass 16 Aug 2019 138,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 136,261 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 136,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 134,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 134,494 miles

Offside Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Incorrect bolt fitted no locking mechanism (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 128,647 miles

both front suspension arms bottom ball joint dust covers repaired temporarily with glue

Fail 1 Feb 2014 128,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,193 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 116,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,849 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 88,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 79,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 72,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,416 miles

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

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

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 HKL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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