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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MH02FMF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,028 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022 20 Jun 20264 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,127 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,184 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,801 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,104 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018 20 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,553 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,257 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,257 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,788 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,610 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 20 Jun 202616 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 747,490 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,620 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 20 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,464 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,481 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 20 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,350 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 20 Jun 20268 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,673 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2007 20 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MH02FMF was registered on 2002-05-03
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