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SW07LXF
2007 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration SW07LXF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,319 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,853 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,091 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,204 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,351 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,313 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 50,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,332 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,451 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear inner position lamp not working
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,508 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,600 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,324 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,685 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,619 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,591 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202631 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,625 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW07LXF was registered on 2007-06-28
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