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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW02USO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Mar 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 197,552 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 197,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 181,234 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 181,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,779 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 147,362 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 134,525 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 136,096 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 126,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 110,373 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,552 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202610 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 91,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,103 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202620 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,109 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2007 9 Jun 202619 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 60,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SW02USO was registered on 2002-12-31
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