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SW52BCY
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW52BCY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,514 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026 26 Jun 202629 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,514 MI
26 Jun 202614 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025 26 Jun 202610 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,052 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,393 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2023 26 Jun 20262 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,589 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2022 26 Jun 202615 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,581 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 26 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,135 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,017 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 73% (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,665 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 26 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,532 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 26 Jun 202613 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,560 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,069 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 26 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,549 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,014 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,916 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202618 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,070 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,442 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2009 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
20 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2008 26 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,049 MI
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SW52BCY was registered on 2002-11-29
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