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KJ02 CWT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,103 mi
Last recorded221,103 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CWT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 221,103 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 221,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 217,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension arms rear bushes worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

offside and nearside front link bars dust covers split

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 205,118 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 192,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror broken

play in nearside and offside front ball joints

play in offside front wishbone rear bush

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 179,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes slight wear

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 176,931 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 176,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 175,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 175,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 173,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 168,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 163,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 157,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 152,146 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 138,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,250 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 CWT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

KJ02 CWT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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