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KH51 LBP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,436 mi
Last recorded161,436 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 LBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 161,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 161,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 142,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 142,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,850 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 128,140 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 119,603 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 119,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 117,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2006 44,729 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 LBP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

KH51 LBP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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