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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration MM02XSZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,356 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,240 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,135 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 199,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 193,610 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 193,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,942 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,163 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 185,068 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- NS Rear shock absorber outer casing loose
- Orange oil level low light illuminated on dash
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,882 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,247 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019 23 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,291 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 172,291 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,848 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,417 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 160,552 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,942 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 155,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
6 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 144,657 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 134,404 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,577 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,511 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 101,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,742 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 85,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,741 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,288 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2007 23 Jun 202611 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 60,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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MM02XSZ was registered on 2002-08-06
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