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SW52FMF
2002 BMW 316
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration SW52FMF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front window inop
- Offside Front wheel arch taped to cover a sharp edge
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front door check strap worn
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Both rear shocker abosorber casings corroded
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- both front wheel arches corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front wheel arch taped to cover a sharp edge
- Offside Front door check strap worn
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box (7.1.2)
18 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail box (7.1.2)
- both front wheel arches corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front wheel arch taped to cover a sharp edge
- Offside Front door check strap worn
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,167 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but not in excess to cause a sharp edge
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not in excess to cause a sharp edge
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but not in excess to cause a sharp edge
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not in excess to cause a sharp edge
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,237 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,179 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,179 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,884 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,502 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,404 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,712 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 9 Jun 20267 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
24 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,616 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 9 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,276 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 39,173 MI
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SW52FMF was registered on 2002-12-30
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