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SW52FLZ
2002 BMW 316
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration SW52FLZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
27 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,644 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,290 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,636 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,636 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,638 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
- Rear rear brake binding parkbrake binding (3.7.B.1)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,667 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 9 Jun 20263 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,034 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 9 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,312 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 9 Jun 202629 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,553 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,486 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202611 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 356,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,672 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,525 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 9 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,068 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 9 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 19,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 14,149 MI
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SW52FLZ was registered on 2002-12-20
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