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AF52BAU
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration AF52BAU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,898 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre worn outer edge
23 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,653 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2020 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,309 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,724 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018 12 Jun 202628 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear shockabsorber outer casing in poor condition
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,101 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,947 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (not within measured area
- slight wear ridge front brake discs
- nearside rear shockabsorber cover adrift
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (not within measured area
- slight wear ridge front brake discs
- nearside rear shockabsorber cover adrift
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,604 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,039 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014 12 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,039 MI
12 Jun 202610 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,759 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,293 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,293 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,319 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,319 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,605 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,065 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,180 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,352 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2007 12 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 28,909 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2006 12 Jun 202622 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 28,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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AF52BAU was registered on 2002-09-16
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