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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW51LLR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,510 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction black stripe across top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction black stripe across top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,166 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,920 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush deteriorated
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,710 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,964 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks from oilpan
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,853 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,905 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,982 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 7,948 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,907 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
6 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,117 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,032 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,276 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,546 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,663 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,663 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW51LLR was registered on 2002-02-01
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