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2007 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW07CJX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,474 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside headlamp washer not working
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front undertray insecure
- Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
24 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside headlamp washer not working
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front undertray insecure
- Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,320 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,297 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed insides, [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5.5 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexys or cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s worst (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,769 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,379 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 32,569 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 29,361 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 29,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,831 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 27,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,165 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,772 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,090 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,658 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,320 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,687 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 10 Jun 202618 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 5,254 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 10 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!
SW07CJX was registered on 2007-07-06
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