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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DF52YKW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light on
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,193 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,431 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management warning light on
30 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management warning light on
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,950 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 18 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,711 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,958 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,731 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 18 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,019 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,687 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,028 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 18 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,825 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 18 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,448 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 17,808 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2006 18 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!
DF52YKW was registered on 2002-12-19
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