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OV02LYY
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration OV02LYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,689 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025 28 Jun 202623 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,208 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2024Advisory 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))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 164,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front 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))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,345 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2023 28 Jun 202615 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,508 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,621 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel arches corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken..snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (inner) rear jacking point..unable to jack up there (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (inner) rear jacking point..unable to jack up there (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear,offside rear and nearside front wheel arches corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level topped up to brake test (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,491 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- body corrosion around both rear jacking points
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- parking brake flutuates massivly on application, judder
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake flutuates massivly on application, judder
- body corrosion around both rear jacking points
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,073 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,485 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,387 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,796 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,890 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,683 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 28 Jun 202627 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,376 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 28 Jun 202628 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,818 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,202 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 28 Jun 202614 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,919 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2008 28 Jun 202614 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 79,919 MI
28 Jun 202623 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,926 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2007 28 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!
OV02LYY was registered on 2002-06-01
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