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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OU52HCF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2021
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,884 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 4 Jul 20265 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,090 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 4 Jul 202610 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,599 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,838 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,706 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat trapped (5.2.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,454 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,734 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- 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)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,341 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
11 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,341 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,371 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,868 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,066 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 4 Jul 202617 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,634 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 4 Jul 202617 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 65,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,160 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 50,034 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OU52HCF was registered on 2002-09-25
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