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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML02ZKJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear exhaust mount defective
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,304 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,268 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the tread area
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,268 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the tread area
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,711 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front tyre cracking
22 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front tyre cracking
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,947 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 24 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 150,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,420 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,174 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,981 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,842 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,822 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,962 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2008 24 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,052 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2007 24 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 52,052 MI
24 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 49,363 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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ML02ZKJ was registered on 2002-05-13
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