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KJ02 LNT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 LNT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,079 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres heavily perished

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,755 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,535 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,501 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 74,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,024 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 68,024 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 LNT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

KJ02 LNT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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