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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS52RVK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,359 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,536 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,536 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,734 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,895 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022 7 Jun 202620 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,563 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,645 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,977 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front and rear tyre deteriorated
- Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair
- Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,604 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018 7 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,164 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 7 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,666 MI
7 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,268 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 7 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,917 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 7 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,563 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202612 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,609 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,479 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,053 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 7 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,379 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 7 Jun 202615 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 2,744 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2006 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS52RVK was registered on 2002-11-27
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