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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OU52CLY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Jul 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 324,426 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 314,081 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- park brake only just met requirments
- head lights have pattern deflectors on lenses
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 303,249 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- beam deflectors fitted to o/s headlamp
- slight rear underbody corrosion
- play in n/s/f anti roll bar link and boots split
- o/s number plate lamp dim
- n/s/r tyre close to limit
- n/s/f tyre worn to limit
- n/s parking brake effort low
- all indicators show white light
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 296,866 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 285,332 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 273,717 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear trailing arm bushes split
- o/s/r tyre worn low
- number plate lamps dim
- various corroded brake pipes,unable to fully assess fuel tank area
- all indicators show white light
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 259,725 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 246,545 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 1 Jul 20264 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 232,149 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 231,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 217,414 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 211,231 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 210,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 193,492 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 193,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 179,632 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 1 Jul 20262 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 179,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 159,522 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 1 Jul 202621 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 129,146 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009 1 Jul 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,997 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 1 Jul 202631 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,951 MI
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OU52CLY was registered on 2002-09-02
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