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KJ02 XXO

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,742 mi
Last recorded158,742 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks in sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2015 154,023 miles

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

Note: Gearbox has oil leak.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 147,143 miles

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

Note: Gearbox has slight oil leak.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 140,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 128,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 111,104 miles

Advise front brake pad`s low.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 106,262 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 106,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,097 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 XXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XXO, 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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KJ02 XXO is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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