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KJ02 YMK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 118,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong position. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi feed (cross axle pipe ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both reversing lights on with side lights! (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both badly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F brake is lightly binding on u/l?

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F brake is lightly binding on u/l?

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,857 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and becoming perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 29,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,522 miles

o/s hand brake slightly low performance

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 YMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

KJ02 YMK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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