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WA52PWN
2002 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration WA52PWN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 20 Jun 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
21
Passes
13
Failures
61.76%
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174 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 187,625 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 258,206 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 252,205 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 252,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 247,514 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 242,932 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 242,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 237,439 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 237,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Two bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 233,506 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 233,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad not attached to the metal part of the brake pad (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 222,365 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 222,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe/flexi hose mount detached from body (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe/flexi hose mount detached from body (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- rear floor pans corroded and holed but not with prescribed area
- both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,765 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)
- Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 206,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,208 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushs (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 196,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushs (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 182,096 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 181,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 168,649 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 30 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,929 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,388 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
11 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,813 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 121,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 30 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,875 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,089 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,644 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 30 Jun 202627 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,199 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2008Advisory 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)
24 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,257 MI
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