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KJ02 CXF

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 140,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 140,392 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 135,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 126,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

num plates stuck on

Fail 1 Oct 2011 126,537 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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)

o/s/rear position lamp came on when tapped

under bonnet cover fitted

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,411 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,331 miles

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

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 CXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

KJ02 CXF is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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