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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV52NJK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,361 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025 2 Jul 202623 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,361 MI
2 Jul 202614 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,933 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,448 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023 2 Jul 20268 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,009 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety calliper area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,058 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel split rim has 1 bolt missing, possibly decorative item only.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly Light on dashboard, pads and fluid level ok at time of test. (1.1.10 (g))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,140 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2020 2 Jul 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,770 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt present but buckle not visible or accessible at the time of the test. (5.1.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre cracking around the outer edge.
- Oil leak underside vehicle. Further investigation will be required to determine exact location, severity and if leak is current or historic.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre close to the limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre almost on limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,021 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2018 2 Jul 202614 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Slight oil leak
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,681 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,951 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,546 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2014 2 Jul 202621 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,441 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 2 Jul 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,226 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012 2 Jul 202613 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,496 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 2 Jul 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,496 MI
2 Jul 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,198 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 2 Jul 20265 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,198 MI
2 Jul 20268 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,830 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2008 2 Jul 20268 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,830 MI
2 Jul 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,868 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2007 2 Jul 20263 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 40,162 MI
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OV52NJK was registered on 2002-11-06
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