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KJ02 XWK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes(above fuel tank etc)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes(above fuel tank etc)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 118,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,872 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,871 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 76,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 76,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,258 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,347 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 XWK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

KJ02 XWK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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