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SW05EKA
2005 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 187,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,901 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 180,620 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 11 Jun 20261 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,023 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,408 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,654 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly/seized top mount
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 172,654 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly/seized top mount
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,647 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,395 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working Near side (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,131 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,877 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,086 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,671 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,568 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,233 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,349 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,689 MI
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SW05EKA was registered on 2005-06-09
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