MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ON 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Front brake imbalance.
Windscreen damaged.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked. (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.
Wear in N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.
Windscreen damaged.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres are wearing uneven and more on outside edge
Front brake discs are heavily corroded and lipped
N/S washer jet is partically blocked
N/S/F indicator lense is condensated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine/gearbox area
Rear brake discs are in poor condition
Rear tyres on 3-4mm
Slight play in N/S/F lower arm rear bush
Slight play in O/S/F lower arm rear bush
Unable to fully check O/S/R seatbelt as child seat is fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres are wearing uneven and more on outside edge
Front brake discs are heavily corroded and lipped
N/S washer jet is partically blocked
N/S/F indicator lense is condensated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine/gearbox area
Rear brake discs are in poor condition
Rear tyres on 3-4mm
Slight play in N/S/F lower arm rear bush
Slight play in O/S/F lower arm rear bush
Unable to fully check O/S/R seatbelt as child seat is fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear pads getting low
Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear pads getting low
Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing
both front tyres worn to 1.6mm and bald on edges
both rear tyres worn to 2mm and bald on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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KJ51 CWA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KJ51 CWA, 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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KJ51 CWA is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 2002.
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