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FN52UMU
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration FN52UMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,322 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,689 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,657 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,850 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Phone holder ()
- Steering angle sensor light on and a secondary light on advise
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit advise (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering angle sensor light on and a secondary light on advise
- Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Phone holder ()
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,055 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2022 5 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,463 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,554 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,191 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,120 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front engine management lamp on
- Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
20 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,052 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,989 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,555 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,939 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,009 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,949 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,866 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011 5 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,798 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,045 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,379 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20265 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,709 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN52UMU was registered on 2002-09-02
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