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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FS52ASH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,745 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,752 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023 5 Jun 202621 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pump area (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,570 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,550 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,555 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,862 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing thin on the inner edges
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,934 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202631 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,105 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2015 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,124 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,475 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 5 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,897 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,591 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,974 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2009 5 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,118 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2008 5 Jun 20263 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
21 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 43,076 MI
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FS52ASH was registered on 2002-09-18
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