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SW02NGV
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW02NGV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 30,719 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 27,632 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underseal applied under vehicle, surface corrosion on suspension and braking
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 27,552 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underseal applied under vehicle, surface corrosion on suspension and braking
28 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 27,493 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Underseal under vehicle on components
11 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 27,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,595 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
27 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 26,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate loose
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,533 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres perishing on outer wall
- management light indicates a fault
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,828 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 12 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Braking system leaking both brake pipes front to rear leaking at bulk head (3.6.A.1)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,867 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 12 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 24,867 MI
12 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
25 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,447 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,097 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 12 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,632 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,249 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
10 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,336 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 12 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,000 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,000 MI
12 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,939 MI
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SW02NGV was registered on 2002-08-21
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