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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AP52APU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 14 Nov 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,480 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- sill trims fitted
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill trims fitted
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,966 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr brake slight bind
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,558 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,418 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,125 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,456 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory 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)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,883 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013 19 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,231 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 19 Jun 202615 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,153 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,024 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 19 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,929 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2008 19 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
21 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,403 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202621 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 42,526 MI
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AP52APU was registered on 2002-12-24
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