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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW02UHS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 27 Dec 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear jacking point corroded and deformed
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,994 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- cut in outer sidewall off offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach inner cords
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,417 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- nearside rear outer lamp slightly dull but still can be seen by other road users
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,656 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- front registration plate slightly damaged
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,256 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,496 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 9 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,197 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,206 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,394 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,043 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 9 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,319 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007 9 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 32,836 MI
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SW02UHS was registered on 2002-07-03
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