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SW05VLO
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VLO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,947 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front bumper loose nearside
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,136 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- front bumper loose on nearside
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,649 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak rad/oil cooler ()
- parking brake efficiency only just met
- Rear diff leaking
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,361 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202627 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,903 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202628 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,958 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,045 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,409 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 13 Jun 20264 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,471 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 13 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,338 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 13 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,843 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,244 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,310 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 13 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,232 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,583 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW05VLO was registered on 2005-04-29
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