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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SP02PWN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,704 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,568 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,612 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,272 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,362 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202620 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,376 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,642 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,673 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,986 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,234 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,932 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,825 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2011 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,165 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,615 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
29 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,355 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,915 MI
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SP02PWN was registered on 2002-04-30
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