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2005 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration SW05BNU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Mar 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,633 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
13 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,886 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,296 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,241 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,465 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,715 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,350 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,059 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,388 MI
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SW05BNU was registered on 2005-04-23
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