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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT02TKN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 01 Jun 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 171,171 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 171,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both side (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Road wheel fixing missing Both side (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,650 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- front headlamps cloudy
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,950 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,689 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,805 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,066 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,466 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,341 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate deteriorated - recommend replacement
- Windscreen stone chips zone A, - 1 stone chip low down not in drivers view
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Nsf & Osf wings corroding - recommend attention
- Fuel caps seal perishing
- Nsf & Osf brake pipes corroded - just acceptable - strongly recommend replacement
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Front exhaust joint fixings badly corroded, recommend attention. Slight exhaust leak
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front & Rear subframes corroding. General corrosion suspension components
- Front & Rear anti roll bars badly corroded/front & Rear shock absorbers badly corroded
- Corrosion by rear subframe & Rear suspension mounts/corrosion by fuel tank mounts
- Boot floor/battery housing badly corroded
- Nsf & Osf brake hoses perished - recommend replacement
- Ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear just acceptable - strongly recommend replacement
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn, perishing and nail in tyre - recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Os windscreen wiper rubber split
- Rear brake hose collars badly corroded - strongly recommend replacement
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nsf & Osf brake hoses perished - recommend replacement
- Boot floor/battery housing badly corroded
- Corrosion by rear subframe & Rear suspension mounts/corrosion by fuel tank mounts
- Front & Rear anti roll bars badly corroded/front & Rear shock absorbers badly corroded
- Front & Rear subframes corroding. General corrosion suspension components
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front exhaust joint fixings badly corroded, recommend attention. Slight exhaust leak
- Fuel caps seal perishing
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn, perishing and nail in tyre - recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
- Ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear just acceptable - strongly recommend replacement
- Nsf & Osf brake pipes corroded - just acceptable - strongly recommend replacement
- Nsf & Osf wings corroding - recommend attention
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Os windscreen wiper rubber split
- Rear brake hose collars badly corroded - strongly recommend replacement
- Rear number plate deteriorated - recommend replacement
- Windscreen stone chips zone A, - 1 stone chip low down not in drivers view
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,460 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,962 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 19 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,072 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,074 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,089 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,719 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 19 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,794 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,794 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,060 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 19 Jun 20265 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,536 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 19 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
12 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,328 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008 19 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,109 MI
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HT02TKN was registered on 2002-07-25
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