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KJ02 JNZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,106 mi
Last recorded202,106 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 JNZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 202,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 202,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017
Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 159,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 155,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 155,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 152,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 144,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 126,976 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 116,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,686 miles

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 2 Mar 2007 96,635 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 96,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,089 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 JNZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

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

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