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AP02AXO
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration AP02AXO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,824 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 166,329 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Both rear shocks rusty and coil springs
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front exhaust heat shield loose
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
- Front coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Hand brake - advise further inspection may require adjustment O/S/R
- Oil leak Engine/gear box ()
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
23 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,475 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak Engine/gear box ()
- Offside Rear Hand brake - advise further inspection may require adjustment O/S/R
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()
- Front coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,547 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 14 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,139 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both rear bushes have play (2.5.B.2b)
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both rear bushes have play (2.5.B.2b)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,838 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,884 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,716 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,062 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 14 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,707 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 14 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,109 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,036 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2008 14 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,340 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP02AXO was registered on 2002-06-27
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