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DF51BGU
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration DF51BGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,663 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal cracking
- Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal cracking
- Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Oil and minimum and light flashing
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- N/S/R tyre was flat have blown up before MOT
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,684 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021 24 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,918 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,282 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,335 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 24 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,026 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,292 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,721 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 24 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,246 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,473 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 24 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,871 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
11 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,366 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 24 Jun 20265 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,670 MI
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DF51BGU was registered on 2002-12-31
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