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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV51ZXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 22 Dec 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,192 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,482 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,380 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
19 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,294 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
13 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,593 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,369 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 1 Jul 20266 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,815 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 1 Jul 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,032 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 180,322 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 1 Jul 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 159,955 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 134,249 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OV51ZXM was registered on 2001-11-15
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