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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS52CFL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Nov 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,638 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- coolant level low and warning light illuminated on the dash
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged but no white light showing to the rear
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded but no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- coolant level low and warning light illuminated on the dash
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged but no white light showing to the rear
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded but no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,321 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,405 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,770 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,925 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,503 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,350 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,400 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,990 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 112,198 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 112,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,137 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 95,858 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 95,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 86,970 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 86,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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LS52CFL was registered on 2002-11-06
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