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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW05XCO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Feb 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,938 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,755 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,578 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front both tyres perished
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,447 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded but not excessive
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inside edges (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017 6 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,626 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,703 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,316 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,436 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 6 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 6 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,299 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011Advisory 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)
25 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,965 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 6 Jun 202626 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,482 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 6 Jun 202626 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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SW05XCO was registered on 2005-05-30
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