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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW05BND
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Nov 2020
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,197 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Rubbing tyre inside wall (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,936 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,797 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 10 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,201 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,226 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 10 Jun 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,503 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 10 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,543 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 10 Jun 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,115 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 10 Jun 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,990 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2010 10 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,651 MI
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SW05BND was registered on 2005-05-16
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