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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GC51PAT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,100 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,839 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,739 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024 22 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,539 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023 22 Jun 202631 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,014 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 22 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer wall also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner wall, worn inner edge and has some damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated chaffing at middle section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,383 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,787 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 22 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,845 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,702 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016 22 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,898 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 22 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,570 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 22 Jun 202622 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,332 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,332 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,337 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,378 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,621 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 22 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,621 MI
22 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,413 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 22 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,413 MI
22 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,017 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2008 22 Jun 202617 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,205 MI
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GC51PAT was registered on 2002-01-07
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