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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW09EXF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,687 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025 11 Jun 20267 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,781 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,161 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,986 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r drive shaft boot split
6 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,051 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,842 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,709 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,833 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s/f tyre has excessive wear to inner edge Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner rim (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm hydro bush (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,780 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 11 Jun 202625 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,314 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 11 Jun 202623 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
6 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,172 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2014 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,853 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW09EXF was registered on 2009-06-29
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