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KJ02 JNL

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 JNL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,129 miles

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

handbrake effort abit low o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 88,870 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,673 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,871 miles

Nearside 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,871 miles

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

Nearside 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JNL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

KJ02 JNL is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is KJ02 JNL safe to buy?

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