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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration ML02YPT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 187,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight blow on exhaust
- boot release intermittent
- slight oil leak on engine
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,616 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023 20 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,616 MI
20 Jun 202623 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,086 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022 20 Jun 202619 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,750 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,432 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 20 Jun 202617 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,212 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018 20 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017 20 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside park brake low effort
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,079 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,659 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,262 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,269 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,137 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 20 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 20 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
3 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,359 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2010 20 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,731 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 20 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,746 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML02YPT was registered on 2002-04-19
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