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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD02SOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 185,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear self levelling unit snapped Dangerous
- Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,320 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nsf and osr jacking mounts missing
22 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 172,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nsf and osr jacking mounts missing
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,469 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,828 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 4 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,767 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,105 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,885 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,296 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 165,437 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
20 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 165,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)
22 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 142,517 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 4 Jun 20267 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 105,884 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 4 Jun 20267 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 105,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
15 Jun 2005
Pass
Mileage: 70,134 MI
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FD02SOU was registered on 2002-06-26
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