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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration DF52DFY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 31 Jan 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,543 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019 22 Jun 20261 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,911 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
- Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
- oil leak
- exhaust corrded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
9 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- drivers front wing damaged restricting the opening of the drivers door Dangerous
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,618 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,748 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,973 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,303 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside 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)
4 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,477 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,898 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,951 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,609 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,496 MI
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DF52DFY was registered on 2002-10-25
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