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DX02CEF
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DX02CEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
11
Passes
10
Failures
52.38%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper missing
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 189,281 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
13 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 18,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 187,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 175,044 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 19 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 174,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 162,209 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 19 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 162,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,437 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 146,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,220 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2013 19 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,893 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,735 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,720 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 19 Jun 20264 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,847 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 70,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,534 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008 19 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 63,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,098 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DX02CEF was registered on 2002-03-04
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