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2002 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration LS52HUJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill skin split and holed at n/s/r jacking point within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to fully inspect sills due to side mouldings
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [alongside fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,848 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no plies exposed
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,514 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,642 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,665 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,778 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,016 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,901 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,901 MI
10 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,867 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,639 MI
10 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,639 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010 10 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,283 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,301 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,596 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2007 10 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,670 MI
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LS52HUJ was registered on 2002-12-11
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