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KJ02 CWL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,385 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Weak shock absorbers to the rear

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,957 miles

Airbag light flickered on out of sequence and then removed from view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,586 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light flickered on out of sequence on one occation

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,278 miles

slight grinding on h/brake test

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,508 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 CWL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ02 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

KJ02 CWL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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