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SW52OGJ
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration SW52OGJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 29 May 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
22
Passes
10
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,697 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 133,697 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,822 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,972 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,473 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202613 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,520 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,229 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s covered in cooper slip (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,146 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,325 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre under inflated
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Fuel cap sealing washer cracked
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,412 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap sealing washer cracked
- Rear exhaust hanger broken
- Both front brake hoses cracked
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,412 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap sealing washer cracked
- Rear exhaust hanger broken
- Both front brake hoses cracked
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,290 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,290 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,372 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,927 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)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,729 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,638 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,735 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,390 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,233 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,780 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,047 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202610 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,735 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,374 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
7 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2006 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 33,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SW52OGJ was registered on 2002-09-10
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