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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration HD52FFY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,431 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW WHEN PRESENTED
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED OCCASIONALLY
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW WHEN PRESENTED
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED OCCASIONALLY
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,180 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
- Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil
- Sill Kit Fitted
- Offside Rear Shock Outer Metal Casing Corroded
- Offside Front Tyre Worn, Inner Edge Worn Low On Limit, And Perished
- Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged
- Gearbox Damp
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,871 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,100 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,390 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 24 Jun 202622 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,939 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,758 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 24 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,281 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,597 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 24 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,848 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,200 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,680 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2010 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,967 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 24 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,587 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2008 24 Jun 20269 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,733 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2007 24 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 23,214 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2006 24 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!
HD52FFY was registered on 2002-12-23
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