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SW52OTZ
2002 BMW M3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3246cc
General Information
- Registration SW52OTZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres 3/4mm
- under trays fitted
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres 3/4mm
- under trays fitted
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,748 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- sill covers fitted preventing full check of sills
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,748 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- sill covers fitted preventing full check of sills
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,193 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,422 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,945 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,199 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,899 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,987 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
29 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,054 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,181 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,410 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,099 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2007 11 Jun 20267 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 15,725 MI
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SW52OTZ was registered on 2002-09-01
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