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KJ02 JMU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 JMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 136,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 131,316 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 131,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 125,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 125,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 116,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 105,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 80,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,535 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET FRACTURED REPLACED AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 205/55/R16 91V

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,448 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 57,448 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)

205/55/16v

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

o/s/f chassis rail damaged

o/s/f tyre going out of shape tread starting to lift

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 JMU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

KJ02 JMU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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