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SW51MZD
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW51MZD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front window washer may require some attention.... window is clearing effectively
- Nearside Front coil spring slightly out off location in relation to macpherson strut housing
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,893 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,881 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear discs pitted and corrded.
- front wipers smearing.
- boot warning light on - opening and closing ok.
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,135 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,272 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,143 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,537 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,323 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,508 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 70,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,343 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,605 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SW51MZD was registered on 2002-01-11
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