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SW05VHN
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VHN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,023 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,027 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,403 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,910 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202629 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,428 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling on coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling on coating (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling on coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling on coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,563 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,657 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- tpms light on dash
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,599 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202623 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,939 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 13 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,939 MI
13 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,543 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 13 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,587 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,143 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,244 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 13 Jun 202626 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,359 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,249 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 13 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,549 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW05VHN was registered on 2005-08-05
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