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KJ02 DJE

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,614 mi
Last recorded167,614 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DJE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 167,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault on rear lights/bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 165,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers slight corrosion nearside & offside

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted plastic sills fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 160,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 154,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear badly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 150,099 miles

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2016 149,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 144,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,071 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 131,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 116,113 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,842 miles

Movement in rear bushes for O/S and N/S front lower suspension arms

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,527 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

brake fluid getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,966 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,723 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 DJE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DJE, 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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KJ02 DJE is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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