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KJ02 XWN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,608 mi
Last recorded133,608 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 133,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,212 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,298 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,748 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 104,748 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 86,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,183 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 XWN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

KJ02 XWN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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