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KJ02 XXU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,639 mi
Last recorded180,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 180,639 miles

Oil leak from engine

Aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle

Minor leak on exhaust system

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel-arch corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel-arch corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2019 176,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked excessively (0.1 (b))

complete under shield

Fail 22 Oct 2019 176,825 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked excessively (0.1 (b))

complete under shield

Pass 25 Oct 2018 168,452 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test delamination (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 168,452 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test delamination (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 162,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 153,655 miles

H/brake low reading rear

Pass 29 May 2015 146,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 139,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,826 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 126,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 117,894 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 110,615 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

Pass 18 May 2010 106,423 miles

THERE IS PLAY AND WEAR IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS WHICH MAY BE CAUSING THE KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT

Fail 14 May 2010 106,417 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 May 2009 102,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 98,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

the offside front headlight is showing a slight yellow colour

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 XXU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

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