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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS52WEV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 50,731 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026 7 Jun 202628 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 50,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear shock absorber rusty
- traction control light on
- Offside Front fog light not working
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,726 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,611 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,489 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023 7 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,695 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 7 Jun 20266 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,607 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,269 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,269 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,198 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,494 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 7 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,972 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,467 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,273 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,935 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,220 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,899 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,348 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2009 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,380 MI
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LS52WEV was registered on 2002-12-09
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