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KIG 1247

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1247
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,703 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,571 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 83,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing

nearside front tyre wearing and offside front on limits

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 155,616 miles

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

Off side number plate light slightly dimm

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 135,682 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 135,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KIG 1247 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KIG 1247, 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 KIG 1247 registered?

KIG 1247 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is KIG 1247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 1247 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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