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SC51MXN
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SC51MXN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,309 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine noisy/bottom end rattle
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill front to rear including jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear lower sill including jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine noisy/bottom end rattle
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,365 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached securing bolt not secured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,534 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover torn drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,328 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,579 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,279 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,798 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,381 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,742 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,162 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,537 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,725 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
12 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,253 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
14 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,583 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,038 MI
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SC51MXN was registered on 2002-01-31
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