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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW51OBZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,789 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,988 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,069 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,328 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,077 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,602 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,956 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,712 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,583 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51OBZ was registered on 2002-02-07
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