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OU52HBL
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration OU52HBL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working outside on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,222 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- all brake discs rusty
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- all brake discs rusty
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,179 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake pads getting low
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- bonnet wont open
- rear brake pads getting low
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 4 Jul 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013 4 Jul 202627 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,478 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 4 Jul 202613 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,950 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202613 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,413 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 4 Jul 202626 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,526 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,635 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 4 Jul 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,660 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 4 Jul 202620 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 52,840 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU52HBL was registered on 2002-09-01
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