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KH51 JJU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 JJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 140,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 140,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,602 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced incorrect bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 107,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,357 miles

AIR CON BELT MISSING

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,969 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,941 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,265 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Both rear brake pipes

Both rear tyresare worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,792 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

OSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,942 miles

Slight play in osf lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,426 miles

All brake pads low

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Slight play in osf lower balljoint

Unable to fully inspect ree suspension springs fully

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,917 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 44,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre is appraoching the leagal limit on the outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,473 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 JJU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

KH51 JJU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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