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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration MF02CPO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 15 Mar 2024
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,599 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 178,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,818 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,341 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake disc stone guards missing
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- O/S/F Sill jacking point rusty
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Bodywork Rusty
1 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 166,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Both front brake disc stone guards loose
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Moisture in indicator unit
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in places
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,893 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021 22 Jun 202627 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,392 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020 22 Jun 202627 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,665 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 22 Jun 202627 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,602 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018 22 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,952 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,844 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 22 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,229 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,116 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,247 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,735 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,268 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,333 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 22 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,858 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2009 22 Jun 20263 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,495 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2008 22 Jun 20264 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,383 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MF02CPO was registered on 2002-03-01
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