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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OU52PHN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Apr 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 273,068 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 263,444 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 263,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 255,829 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 255,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 249,283 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drum stick slight play
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 249,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drum stick slight play
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 238,750 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 238,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 229,179 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside play in steering arm
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 219,029 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 211,908 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 211,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 203,617 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 196,194 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 27 Jun 202631 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 194,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 179,754 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 27 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 171,433 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 27 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 171,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
17 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 164,423 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 158,600 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009 27 Jun 202626 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 151,478 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 27 Jun 202626 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 151,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 144,559 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2007 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU52PHN was registered on 2002-09-25
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