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KJ02 YNA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 YNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 92,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,618 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,444 miles

Front wipers started to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,367 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,015 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 28,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,149 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,726 miles

suggest KDS IS CARRIED OUT DUE TO UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON EDGES

Fail 20 Oct 2006 20,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

suggest KDS IS CARRIED OUT DUE TO UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON EDGES

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 YNA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

KJ02 YNA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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