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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CU52WBW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 Dec 2020
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- n/s front tyre inner sidewall cracking
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- n/s front tyre inner sidewall cracking
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 17 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,097 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 17 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,320 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
4 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 161,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,533 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,470 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 17 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 139,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 135,742 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 135,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 126,129 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 126,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,036 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 17 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,889 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 17 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 102,889 MI
17 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 89,919 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 17 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 89,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 79,567 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 79,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 75,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CU52WBW was registered on 2002-10-02
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