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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration CV02VUX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,876 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,593 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025 17 Jun 202622 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,056 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,147 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,062 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,921 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 17 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,289 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,846 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018 17 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear disc pitted
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,693 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 17 Jun 202615 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,662 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,509 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,509 MI
17 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,497 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,079 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 17 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,214 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 17 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,214 MI
17 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,042 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,027 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,676 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009 17 Jun 202622 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,474 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 17 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,821 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2007 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CV02VUX was registered on 2002-03-01
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