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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV02FHD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 181,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both number plates (6.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- offside rear tyre has split in inner side wall, not through to cords
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,146 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016 28 Jun 202617 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 177,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,150 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,196 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,589 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 28 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 129,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,999 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 122,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,498 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 28 Jun 20261 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 113,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,802 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 97,693 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 28 Jun 202620 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 85,160 MI
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OV02FHD was registered on 2002-05-08
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