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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FN52UML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 26 Jul 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,943 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel arch corroding.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel arch corroding.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,019 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- unable to see rear chassis repairs due to being painted over
- both front wings rusty
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front wings rusting
- offside rear rear/ nearside rear front chassis by sub frame mount rusty unable to see if it has a fracture
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,458 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,272 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,303 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,433 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,729 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,225 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,339 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,651 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,651 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,928 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,901 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,493 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,426 MI
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FN52UML was registered on 2002-09-02
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