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OV52MXS
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration OV52MXS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
21
Passes
10
Failures
67.74%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,038 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged missing interior mirror.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged missing interior mirror.
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,169 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security area by fuel tank support corroded but not likely to detach from vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front damage to front wing but not likely to detach
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
14 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security area by fuel tank support corroded but not likely to detach from vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front damage to front wing but not likely to detach
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,616 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- MIL Lamp illuminated
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,516 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022 1 Jul 20261 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) 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
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- EML light on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,065 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,592 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,276 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- plastic covers fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- plastic covers fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,895 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside rear brake pipe connection to brake hose corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
- offside rear brake pipes corroded
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear bake pipes corroded
- Offside rear brake pipe connection to brake hose corroded
- Nearside rear brake pipes corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,561 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,858 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,415 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,186 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,977 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 1 Jul 202624 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,015 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,237 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 1 Jul 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,354 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010 1 Jul 202618 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,959 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 1 Jul 202617 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,137 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,096 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2007 1 Jul 20266 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,325 MI
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OV52MXS was registered on 2002-11-22
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