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FX52EBV
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
General Information
- Registration FX52EBV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 30 Apr 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,695 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,012 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,784 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,422 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage to front registration plate (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,097 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,186 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 4 Jun 202612 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,625 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front inner bumper plastic cover insecure
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,051 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 4 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,656 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 4 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,149 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,582 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,967 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,084 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,769 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011 4 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,923 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,254 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
12 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,867 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,087 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 25,452 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2006 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FX52EBV was registered on 2002-10-03
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