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SW51MZO
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration SW51MZO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,536 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both front tyres dteriorated .cut.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Hand brake efficiency just met the requirements.
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/edge . (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/edge . (5.2.3 (e))
- both front tyres dteriorated .cut.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,152 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Both front coil springs corroded
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front coil springs corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,519 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Hand brake efficiency just met the requirement .
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front deteriorate/cut on side wall .
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hand brake efficiency just met the requirement .
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front deteriorate/cut on side wall .
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,154 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- corrosion on rear subframe,floor and offside sill
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- corrosion on rear subframe,floor and offside sill
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,517 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,098 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,378 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,263 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn low small splits
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o s f (8.3.1a)
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016Advisory 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)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,385 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,893 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,899 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,304 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,129 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,768 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,046 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,669 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,847 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2007 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW51MZO was registered on 2002-01-19
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