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SW52OAH
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW52OAH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,518 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at rear (1.2.1 (e))
29 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at rear (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,359 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front wing arch corroded
- Nearside Front steering boot twisted
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,995 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake slightly binding
- Oil leak ()
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,315 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,336 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,500 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,058 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
20 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,457 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 106,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) Dangerous
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,027 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 98,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 74,092 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20263 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 71,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,381 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,862 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2006 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 33,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SW52OAH was registered on 2002-11-13
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