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GBC22SFY

BMW 3 SERIES

2002 · SILVER · PETROL · 120,812 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition28 MOT tests · 20 passed

MOT History — 28 tests · 20 passed · 8 failed

PASS24 March 2026
120,812 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS27 March 2025
112,793 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS27 March 2024
110,989 mi
FAIL25 March 2024
110,984 mi
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINOROffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Filler neck jubilee clip snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASS18 March 2023
106,467 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle boxes (6.1.2 (a))
FAIL8 March 2023
106,467 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heel board to floor corrosion ( by fuel strap mounting point ) marked in yellow. also near rear suspension mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle boxes (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front door outer handle slightly faulting but operating ok at test time
PASS30 March 2022
103,809 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear parking brake effort only just made requirements , may need adjustment
PASS11 September 2020
99,466 mi
FAIL19 August 2020
99,429 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))
PASS26 March 2019
95,779 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and near side stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
PASS3 April 2018
91,994 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL26 March 2018
91,925 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS10 March 2017
87,291 mi
PASS1 April 2016
82,707 mi
FAIL30 March 2016
82,707 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASS26 March 2015
78,404 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS4 April 2014
74,190 mi
FAIL12 March 2014
73,886 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASS21 March 2013
69,959 mi
FAIL20 March 2013
69,959 mi
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
PASS5 April 2012
66,216 mi
FAIL28 March 2012
66,211 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS23 March 2011
61,780 mi
PASS7 April 2010
57,423 mi
PASS27 March 2009
51,084 mi
PASS3 April 2008
46,292 mi
PASS3 April 2007
39,407 mi
PASS7 April 2006
32,354 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,979 cc
Year
2002
First registered
2002-03
CO₂ emissions
218 g/km
Tax due
2026-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-03-29
Recorded mileage
120,812 mi

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