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KJ02 XXM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 140,366 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 140,366 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 136,407 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 28 Mar 2011 132,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 127,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 120,958 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,324 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 109,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,667 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 XXM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

KJ02 XXM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is KJ02 XXM safe to buy?

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