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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS52WKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 16 Dec 2017
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,852 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- brake pad warning light is illuminated
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (5.2.6)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- oil leak
- brake pad warning light is illuminated
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,938 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,070 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 7 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,926 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 7 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,768 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 7 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,216 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
24 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,729 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,811 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,810 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,889 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 67,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,317 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2008 7 Jun 202625 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,882 MI
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LS52WKA was registered on 2002-12-10
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