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SW02UJC
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration SW02UJC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- fuel cap sealing ring perished
- Nearside 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 Rear brake calliper anti rattle spring missing
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,270 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
2 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour interaction with reverse lights (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
- Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance interaction (1.3.2d)
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,874 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
- Oil leak ()
- Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
5 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
- Oil leak ()
- Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
- Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,416 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filler cap seal starting to split
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel filler cap seal starting to split
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,609 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
17 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,690 MI
9 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,690 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,770 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 9 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,509 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 9 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,708 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,741 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,236 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2008 9 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,729 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2007 9 Jun 202614 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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SW02UJC was registered on 2002-03-25
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