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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW05XHA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Jul 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,075 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- various brake pipes coated with grease / waxoil
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- various brake pipes coated with grease / waxoil
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,079 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022 6 Jun 202621 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202623 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,194 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake has little reserve travel
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre ridge worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Rear shocker leaking fluid
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Nearside Front droplink slight play in ball joint
17 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre ridge worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Rear shocker leaking fluid
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Nearside Front droplink slight play in ball joint
9 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,628 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,613 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,664 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,586 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 6 Jun 20261 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,190 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,789 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2010 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,968 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW05XHA was registered on 2005-08-19
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