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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW51LMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2015
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,899 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,468 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,356 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,735 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 170,393 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 170,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,611 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,479 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2011 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,795 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,086 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,668 MI
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SW51LMX was registered on 2002-01-17
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