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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU52UMR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,554 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- unidentified noise from front suspension area
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,181 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine speed erratic
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine speed erratic
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,387 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,528 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023 30 Jun 20268 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,819 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2022 30 Jun 20267 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 54,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,121 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,766 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018 30 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,123 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 30 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 30,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,877 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 30 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,382 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 30 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,592 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 30 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,023 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 30 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,380 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 30 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,449 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 30 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,449 MI
30 Jun 202631 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,553 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 30 Jun 202631 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 15,553 MI
30 Jun 20261 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,062 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 30 Jun 20266 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,159 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2008 30 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,223 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2007 30 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 8,223 MI
30 Jun 20265 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 7,289 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2006 30 Jun 20265 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 7,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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OU52UMR was registered on 2002-09-20
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