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OU02YFA
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration OU02YFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 19 May 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 203,995 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Unable to inspect repair fully due to sill cover fitted. (2.4.A.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal servo assistance slow to build vacuum.
- Both sides front lower arms outer balljoints are of a floating design, and are at the upper limit of allowed movement.
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 203,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall separated. (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of offside sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sides front lower arms outer balljoints are of a floating design, and are at the upper limit of allowed movement.
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Unable to inspect repair fully due to sill cover fitted. (2.4.A.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal servo assistance slow to build vacuum.
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 198,419 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 189,221 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 27 Jun 202618 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 189,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 183,398 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,243 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 27 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 179,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 170,277 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 159,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 146,841 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 27 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 146,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
26 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 133,858 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 100,475 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2008 27 Jun 202623 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 100,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front 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)
4 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 76,009 MI
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OU02YFA was registered on 2002-03-27
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