MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
** 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
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
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
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
N/S Spot lamp glass broken
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
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KH51 LBZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2002.
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