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FN52VCP
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration FN52VCP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,762 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to check offside and nearside outer sill for corrosion due to plastic trims fitted
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,190 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking post and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking post and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,534 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,067 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear jacking posts are starting to corrode
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear jacking posts are starting to corrode
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,275 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,338 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,461 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,785 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,370 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,038 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,221 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,166 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202628 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,992 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,571 MI
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FN52VCP was registered on 2002-09-01
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