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KJ51 CWA

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,158 mi
Last recorded181,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 CWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 181,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 180,891 miles

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) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,157 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,310 miles

Front brake imbalance.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 143,047 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 122,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,431 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 117,431 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,399 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 106,399 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 97,338 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,552 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,173 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm and bald on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and bald on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,377 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 38,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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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