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SW51OAZ
2002 BMW 316
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
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- Registration SW51OAZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,745 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- corrosion to underside
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- corrosion to underside
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
25 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,436 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- All tyres badly perished and wearing low
- Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,849 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 11 Jun 20266 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,115 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,898 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,539 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,939 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,298 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
8 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,973 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,559 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,640 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,769 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2007 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,767 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2007 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,767 MI
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SW51OAZ was registered on 2002-01-25
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