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KJ02 CXB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,208 mi
Last recorded167,208 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 167,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 167,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 155,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 155,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 145,464 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 111,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 111,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,924 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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 CXB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

KJ02 CXB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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