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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AP52APO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,150 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,558 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,981 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,395 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have some play
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,022 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 19 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,127 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,484 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,331 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 19 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,436 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,942 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,368 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 19 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,731 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2010 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,187 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 66,026 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202616 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 64,476 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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AP52APO was registered on 2002-12-20
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