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SW52RBY
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW52RBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,163 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,171 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 15 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,744 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in front d bushes
- front discs lipped
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 15 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,544 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,770 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,840 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,597 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,392 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
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SW52RBY was registered on 2002-08-01
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