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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS52FDO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 14 Mar 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,081 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,796 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,908 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,059 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are lipped
- engine has a oil leak
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- gearbox has a oil leak
- front brake pads appear to be low
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- gearbox has a oil leak
- front brake pads appear to be low
- front brake discs are lipped
- engine has a oil leak
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,892 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,312 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 6 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,927 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,033 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,536 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,373 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 6 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,836 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
10 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,836 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,264 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,819 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,024 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,563 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,452 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
23 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,441 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009 6 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2008 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,099 MI
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LS52FDO was registered on 2002-11-12
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