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KJ02 DHY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,915 miles

Front wipers becoming poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front play in inner rack end

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front wipers becoming poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front play in inner rack end

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front wing corroding

Power steering hose, pipe-section corroding at offside

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Various wiring and trim requires attention, inside and underside

Fail 18 Feb 2015 90,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside parking brake only 7% efficient, recommend attention

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front wing corroding

Power steering hose, pipe-section corroding at offside

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Various wiring and trim requires attention, inside and underside

Wipers not tested due to washers inop. To be checked at re-test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,812 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,763 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,763 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 31 Oct 2011 62,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 58,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,306 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,907 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 DHY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

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

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