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AF02CEU
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration AF02CEU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
13 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,264 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front wings corroding
- n/s rear lamp outer cover insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Front to rear pipe at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- - Rear window wiper missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,264 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front wings corroding
- n/s rear lamp outer cover insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Front to rear pipe at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- - Rear window wiper missing
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,344 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,920 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,594 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- front bumper damaged
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- front bumper damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,916 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- reg lamp covers missing
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,940 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - seriously corroded (3.5.1i)
- Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - not clearly visible (2.4.C.3c)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (slight) (6.1.B.1a)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,992 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,915 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,249 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,048 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,616 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,527 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,836 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,612 MI
13 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,612 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,711 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,711 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,417 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,451 MI
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AF02CEU was registered on 2002-03-21
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