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KJ02 CVW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,348 mi
Last recorded146,348 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 146,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 135,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 129,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 129,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 124,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 124,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 119,855 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2015 119,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 117,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 112,669 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 112,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,660 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,654 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,081 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 101,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 98,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,162 miles

off side & near side front tyres worn on inner outer edges

Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

off side & near side front tyres worn on inner outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,663 miles

o/s/r tyre worn almost too wear bars

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,718 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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KJ02 CVW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ02 CVW, 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 KJ02 CVW registered?

KJ02 CVW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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