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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW52BAO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,094 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019 27 Jun 202626 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,415 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018 27 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,653 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,391 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,066 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,777 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,107 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,510 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,529 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 27 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,920 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,358 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 27 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,240 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,240 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW52BAO was registered on 2002-11-16
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