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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS52RXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,591 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,235 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,583 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,583 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,036 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,036 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,423 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,880 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,877 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,877 MI
6 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,308 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019 6 Jun 20266 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,129 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,714 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017 6 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,714 MI
6 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,745 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,745 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,569 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,569 MI
6 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,210 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014 6 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,137 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
5 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,026 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,032 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 6 Jun 20263 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,724 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,067 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,000 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS52RXM was registered on 2002-11-20
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