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DX02CEA
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DX02CEA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 194,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour different colour bulbs (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,323 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper 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 - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 185,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,444 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Signs of corrosion underneath
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Engine cover fitted
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Under trays fitted
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Under trays fitted
- Signs of corrosion underneath
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Engine cover fitted
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 172,053 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 171,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,711 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 151,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 19 Jun 202617 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 147,598 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
17 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 143,847 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 140,091 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 135,393 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009 19 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 128,244 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008 19 Jun 202628 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 123,805 MI
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DX02CEA was registered on 2002-03-01
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