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2002 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration SW52DCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 14 Jul 2015
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,644 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,941 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,836 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,687 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,100 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 1,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,278 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,063 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
7 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,891 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2008 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,535 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 30,505 MI
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SW52DCU was registered on 2002-12-14
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