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SF52SWU
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SF52SWU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,413 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 2 Jul 201514 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,964 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,516 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
25 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,804 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,184 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 105,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,097 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,828 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011 26 Jan 201024 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,268 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010 24 Jan 200913 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 93,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,762 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 18 Jan 200818 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 86,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
3 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,578 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,809 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2007 1 Sep 200631 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 76,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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SF52SWU was registered on 2002-09-02
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