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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV02FGO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 09 Feb 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 100,362 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 100,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,582 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,147 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025 29 Jun 202623 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,482 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,950 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,823 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front drivers door window stuck shut
- slight corotion on rear brake pipes
- Nearside Front slight condensation in indicator lense
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front drivers door window stuck shut
- slight corotion on rear brake pipes
- Nearside Front slight condensation in indicator lense
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,397 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,451 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,531 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 29 Jun 20268 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag w/light on (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,832 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,471 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 29 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,773 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,884 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,781 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,583 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,934 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,676 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,676 MI
29 Jun 202623 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,814 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 29 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,703 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2008 29 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,969 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV02FGO was registered on 2002-04-26
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