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MX02CEF
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration MX02CEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,144 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- all rearv suspension bushes slightly worn
- all rear suspension corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front anti roll bar and droplinks have been removed
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,850 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,463 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,178 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 20 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,841 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,458 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,876 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,585 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,467 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE
1 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,931 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 20 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,860 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
29 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,456 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,704 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 20 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,149 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
14 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,030 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,730 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2009 20 Jun 202615 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,740 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2008 20 Jun 202624 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,942 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2007 20 Jun 202622 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,444 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MX02CEF was registered on 2002-03-14
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