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SW52OOA
2002 BMW M3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3246cc
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- Registration SW52OOA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
19
Passes
15
Failures
55.88%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,100 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,741 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,612 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,053 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202616 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,162 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 12 Jun 20268 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,645 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,691 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,114 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,495 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
4 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,337 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,969 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 12 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,907 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 12 Jun 20267 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,562 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,562 MI
12 Jun 202628 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,083 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,781 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,705 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 29,045 MI
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SW52OOA was registered on 2002-09-25
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