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KJ02 DHN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DHN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre "KERBED"

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre "KERBED"

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,631 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,582 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 97,364 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

srs lite on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,464 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

srs lite on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,407 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers

windscreen damaged at top

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,651 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,264 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 59,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brakes have a 4% imbalance

o/s windscreen has some minor scratches

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,843 miles

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

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 DHN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ02 DHN registered?

KJ02 DHN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is KJ02 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ02 DHN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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