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FD02 DWE

2002 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 DWE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bridge pipe from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear of rear bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 31 May 2014 94,296 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 94,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 87,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,509 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 73,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear and nearside rear side walls damage

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,671 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,018 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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FD02 DWE is a 2002 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD02 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD02 DWE is a 2002 BMW 135, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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