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KH51 LBZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,537 mi
Last recorded178,537 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 178,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 177,649 miles

** front brake discs worn below minimum **

** n/s sill severely rusted in seatbelt prescribed area - not fully assessed due to sill skirt **

** n/s/r brake pipe badly rusted **

** n/s/r wheel arch severely rusted in suspension + seatbelt prescribed areas **

** o/s/r tyre totally flat - inflated for brake test **

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid dirty

rear seats stowed - seats+belts not tested

Fail 25 Oct 2013 177,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

** front brake discs worn below minimum **

** n/s sill severely rusted in seatbelt prescribed area - not fully assessed due to sill skirt **

** n/s/r brake pipe badly rusted **

** n/s/r wheel arch severely rusted in suspension + seatbelt prescribed areas **

** o/s/r tyre totally flat - inflated for brake test **

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

Oil leak

brake fluid dirty

rear seats stowed - seats+belts not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2012 170,648 miles

Both front inner wish bushes worn

n/s front spot lamp glass broken

no plate lamps slightly dim

rear of n/s rare brake pipe corroded

washers weak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 170,648 miles

Both front inner wish bushes worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front spot lamp glass broken

no plate lamps slightly dim

rear of n/s rare brake pipe corroded

washers weak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 158,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 152,980 miles

N/S Spot lamp glass broken

Fail 26 Nov 2010 152,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S Spot lamp glass broken

Fail 20 Nov 2009 141,427 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 128,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 106,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2006 97,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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 LBZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

KH51 LBZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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