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KJ02 JOU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,572 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,470 miles

Centre Front Upper Oil leak Engine area. ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Upper Oil leak Engine area. ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,024 miles

Centre exhaust strap mount missing

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint outer (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 96,024 miles

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

Centre exhaust strap mount missing

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint outer (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Offside handbrake needs attention/servicing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,202 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,548 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,217 miles

o/s front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming weak.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,900 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 JOU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

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

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