free car check
DF52DWL
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DF52DWL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Oct 2022
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
⚠️
108 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,178 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 167,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,571 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,290 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside and nearside front indicators slightly discolored
- corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear floor and offside rear outer sill areas
- Rear suspension components and subframe mounts corroded
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear floor and offside rear outer sill areas
- Rear suspension components and subframe mounts corroded
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- offside and nearside front indicators slightly discolored
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,357 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake flexi hoses slighty perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight movement to o/s/f lower arm ball joint
- oil leaks
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,357 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake flexi hoses slighty perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leaks
- slight movement to o/s/f lower arm ball joint
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,348 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018 22 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,348 MI
22 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,669 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- play in steering rack inner joints
- oil leak
- engine and underside covers fitted
- corrosion forming on offside rear outer sill
- center exhaust bracket broken
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- play in steering rack inner joints
- oil leak
- engine and underside covers fitted
- corrosion forming on offside rear outer sill
- center exhaust bracket broken
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,050 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015 22 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014 22 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,864 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,205 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,222 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 22 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,222 MI
22 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,129 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 22 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,129 MI
22 Jun 202622 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,764 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,751 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009 22 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,859 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
17 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 61,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,313 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 22 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!
DF52DWL was registered on 2002-11-04
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.