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OV52XFD
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration OV52XFD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,840 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,440 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,543 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust joint corroded
- undertrays fitted
- outer sill covers fitted
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,515 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under trays and outer sill covers fitted
- slight bind in both rear hubs
- o/s front tyre low tread worn edges
- n/s rear coil spring corroded
- n/s light lens cracked
- n/s front tyre cut in sidewall
- both rear tyres low tread
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres low tread
- under trays and outer sill covers fitted
- slight bind in both rear hubs
- o/s front tyre low tread worn edges
- n/s rear coil spring corroded
- n/s light lens cracked
- n/s front tyre cut in sidewall
- Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,636 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016 30 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,273 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,909 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,558 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 30 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,493 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,081 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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OV52XFD was registered on 2002-11-01
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