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KJ02 CXD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 158,133 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,466 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,466 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,512 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,104 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,341 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes have slight freeplay.

Rear tyres are worn to limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 39,093 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 CXD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

KJ02 CXD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ02 CXD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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