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KJ02 XXK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,859 mi
Last recorded188,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 188,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 187,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 187,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 182,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 182,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,361 miles

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

small cuts front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 167,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 160,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 154,286 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 154,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 147,420 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 139,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

full undertray fitted

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 139,388 miles

full undertray fitted

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

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 XXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

KJ02 XXK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ02 XXK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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