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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS52WML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 169,670 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 169,670 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 169,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear C V Boot split
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,011 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,448 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,665 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202625 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,434 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,161 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 136,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,774 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
1 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 128,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 128,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,016 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011 7 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,534 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 7 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,823 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 103,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 86,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 7 Jun 202627 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 74,100 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2007 7 Jun 202613 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 68,841 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS52WML was registered on 2002-12-20
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