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DF52WFR
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration DF52WFR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,336 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,840 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- drivers seat damaged
- drivers seat belt retracts with help
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- drivers seat damaged
- drivers seat belt retracts with help
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,824 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear arch corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear arch corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,476 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,857 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,972 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,381 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,381 MI
18 Jun 202612 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,370 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- OIL LEAK
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,370 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014 18 Jun 202615 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,830 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 18 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,765 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,658 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,955 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,815 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 18 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,685 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 18 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,196 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2007 18 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,657 MI
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DF52WFR was registered on 2002-11-18
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