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LS02OXA
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS02OXA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.46% (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded o/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.11 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- eml on
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- water level light on
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,863 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested test aborted due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,678 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Slight Blow (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Sub Frame Rusty
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,562 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Hole In Back Box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,709 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,708 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015 7 Jun 20266 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,519 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,714 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,506 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,506 MI
7 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,286 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,245 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,734 MI
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LS02OXA was registered on 2002-05-13
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