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LS52YFW
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS52YFW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,708 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside froont to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside beam, images poor (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 173,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside froont to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside beam, images poor (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,715 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- fuel cap seal ring perished
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front brake disc stone guard loose
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,666 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split & leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
13 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,545 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,831 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,831 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure ***dangerous*** (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre - near lambda sensor - could affect emissions (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,010 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2021Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage on sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,010 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage on sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,240 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 2 x cracks. (wheel has already been repaired in 3 areas) (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,131 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some engine components.
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,933 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Under tray fitted
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,992 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,193 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,753 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,458 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,401 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,832 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,959 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,959 MI
6 Jun 202610 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,932 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,899 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,845 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 6 Jun 202612 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,438 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2007 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 38,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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LS52YFW was registered on 2002-12-20
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