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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW09LML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 22 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,276 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2027 16 Jun 202613 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 79,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,918 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat sheild loose
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,055 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,738 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 55,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high wont lets start test (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,882 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022 16 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 44,593 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021 16 Jun 202616 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,414 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 16 Jun 20261 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,244 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 16 Jun 202617 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,961 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,498 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 16 Jun 202629 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,149 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 16 Jun 20266 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,903 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,903 MI
Advisory 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)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,650 MI
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SW09LML was registered on 2009-05-22
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