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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS02XVU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,770 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,689 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,831 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,662 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,535 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,638 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008 8 Jun 202620 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 71,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,344 MI
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LS02XVU was registered on 2002-07-23
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