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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FC02FBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 19 Apr 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,438 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- covers fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- covers fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,157 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,502 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush warn (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush warn (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,044 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits. (3.5.1g)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,091 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,817 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,465 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,128 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,102 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,695 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
9 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,317 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2010 5 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,189 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,445 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,996 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FC02FBY was registered on 2002-07-24
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