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KJ02 XWZ

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,057 mi
Last recorded245,057 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XWZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 245,057 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2019 241,058 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2019 240,993 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Dec 2018 235,543 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2017 229,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 222,121 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 211,868 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 211,868 miles

Brake hose leaking o/side rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking o/side rear (3.6.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 201,938 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 190,281 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 190,281 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 176,007 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 175,890 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 166,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 156,247 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 146,014 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,014 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 136,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 136,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 128,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 104,009 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 XWZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

KJ02 XWZ is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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