UFA9 - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
The BMW 3 Series, often referred to simply as the BMW 3 Series, is a renowned line of compact executive cars that exemplify German engineering excellence. Since its inception in 1975, BMW has established a reputation for combining sporty performance with luxury, and the 3 Series remains a flagship model in this regard. Manufactured in various facilities worldwide, the 3 Series has evolved through multiple generations, each introducing advanced technology and refined design. Notable features include precise handling, efficient engines, and a driver-focused interior. Its core specifications often include turbocharged petrol and diesel options, along with innovative safety and connectivity features, making it a versatile choice for those seeking a dynamic yet comfortable driving experience.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
This is a 2002 BMW 3 Series (registration UFA9), first registered in September 2002. The vehicle is silver with a 2.98L petrol engine and CO2 emissions of 229 g/km. It has a current MOT valid until 11 June 2025, with the latest test conducted on 17 May 2024. The MOT advisories include oil warning lamp on, deteriorated rear registration plate, seized secondary bonnet catch, fitted under tray and sill covers, and corrosion concerns on rear brake hose brackets, suspension arms, and anti-roll bars, all noted as non-serious. The vehicle has recorded mileage of 75,209 miles and is taxed. No further mechanical issues are specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
21
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,209 mi
Expires: 11 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil waring lamp on
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch seized
- Advisory under tray and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake flexible hose attachment brackets corroded
- Advisory Offside Rear brake flexible hose attachment brackets corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 12 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,262 mi
Expires: 11 June 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch seized
- Advisory under tray and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory both rear shock absorber mountings corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front hub assembly corroded
- Advisory Offside Front hub assembly corroded
Failed - 12 June 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,262 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch seized
- Advisory under tray and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory both rear shock absorber mountings corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front hub assembly corroded
- Advisory Offside Front hub assembly corroded
Passed - 18 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,349 mi
Expires: 13 August 2023
Passed - 16 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,436 mi
Expires: 13 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory secondary bonnet catch seized
- Advisory under tray and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,487 mi
Expires: 13 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 14 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,817 mi
Expires: 13 August 2020
Passed - 05 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,698 mi
Expires: 05 April 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Failed - 04 April 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,697 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached/snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Passed - 06 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,740 mi
Expires: 05 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,777 mi
Expires: 26 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Failed - 27 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,777 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc shield insecure
Passed - 07 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,734 mi
Expires: 16 June 2017
Passed - 17 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,958 mi
Expires: 16 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 15 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,958 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,879 mi
Expires: 16 June 2015
Failed - 16 June 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,878 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 22 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,609 mi
Expires: 21 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 20 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,609 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 09 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,577 mi
Expires: 08 May 2013
Passed - 03 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,295 mi
Expires: 28 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 17 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,197 mi
Expires: 28 June 2011
Passed - 24 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,041 mi
Expires: 28 June 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 24 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,041 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 27 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,362 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,362 mi
Expires: 28 June 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,667 mi
Expires: 28 June 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed - 11 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,336 mi
Expires: 10 July 2007
Failed - 24 September 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,181 mi
Passed - 24 September 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,181 mi
Expires: 25 September 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for UFA9?
The MOT expires on 11 June 2025.
What is the tax status of UFA9?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of UFA9?
This is a 2002 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of UFA9?
This vehicle produces 229 g/km of CO2 emissions.