2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KS02 ZKY
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 130,194 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS02 ZKY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2016
- 130,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KS02 ZKY Mileage History
- 29/03/200868,775 mi
- 23/03/200976,480 mi+7,705 mi
- 29/03/201085,392 mi+8,912 mi
- 09/03/201193,872 mi+8,480 mi
- 19/03/2012100,051 mi+6,179 mi
- 23/02/2013106,599 mi+6,548 mi
- 25/02/2013106,599 mi
- 08/03/2014110,264 mi+3,665 mi
- 14/03/2014110,354 mi+90 mi
- 20/03/2015117,874 mi+7,520 mi
- 21/05/2016130,194 mi+12,320 mi
Average of roughly 7,541 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
KS02 ZKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (KS02 ZKY) between March 2008 and May 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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