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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FV02SZX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Aug 2019
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,947 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside mirror casing damaged
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,158 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,341 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,258 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,727 MI
4 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,727 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 4 Jun 20268 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,770 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,790 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 4 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,790 MI
4 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,702 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012 4 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,702 MI
4 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,992 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010 4 Jun 20266 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
18 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,445 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2009 4 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,739 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2008 4 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 52,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
29 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,330 MI
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FV02SZX was registered on 2002-06-28
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