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KJ02 TBJ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,187 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 3 Jan 2018 106,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack both ends (2.3.3b)

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

alloy chassis brace under engine has damage

Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack both ends (2.3.3b)

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

alloy chassis brace under engine has damage

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,826 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,019 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,622 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 TBJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TBJ, 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 TBJ registered?

KJ02 TBJ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is KJ02 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ02 TBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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