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SS52MOD
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SS52MOD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,160 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,667 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,885 MI
11 Jun 202623 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,153 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,153 MI
11 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,409 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s STRONG ADVISE ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s STRONG ADVISE ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,303 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,392 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f bumper insecure
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,374 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,211 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Centre Front exhaust showing signs of corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking on inner wall
- Offside Rear rear tyre cracking on inner wall
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear tyre cracking on inner wall
- Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking on inner wall
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Front exhaust showing signs of corrosion
- engine light on
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,473 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,733 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,733 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,224 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,616 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,354 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,815 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,806 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,324 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,430 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,344 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 9,220 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2006 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 9,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SS52MOD was registered on 2002-12-08
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