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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DF51BVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Oct 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,126 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,813 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019 24 Jun 202617 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,628 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,239 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,399 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,545 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,243 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 128,489 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 128,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,796 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,372 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,620 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010 24 Jun 202610 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,867 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2009 24 Jun 202617 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,863 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2007 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 61,322 MI
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DF51BVL was registered on 2002-01-04
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