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KJ02 YMR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,405 mi
Last recorded168,405 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 YMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 168,405 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 166,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 162,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 159,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 155,751 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 153,850 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 151,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,170 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 14 Jan 2009 93,853 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 80,757 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts in tread on offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges to zero

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges to zero

slight oil leak on offside diff seal

Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,053 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 68,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,207 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 YMR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

KJ02 YMR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ02 YMR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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