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OU52UNJ
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OU52UNJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Jun 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
22
Passes
9
Failures
70.97%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 191,761 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 191,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit corrected box 2.15 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,717 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
13 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking at joint NSR (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 178,334 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 178,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,938 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023 28 Jun 202613 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,885 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,366 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,920 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,983 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear exhaust bracket loose (system supported)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,450 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018 28 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,569 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017 28 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,531 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,776 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,794 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory 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)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,832 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 28 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,958 MI
28 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,958 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 28 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,279 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,279 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 28 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,466 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,466 MI
28 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,463 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 28 Jun 202614 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,079 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2007 28 Jun 202626 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 17,927 MI
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OU52UNJ was registered on 2002-09-18
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