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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW51DZO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 01 Aug 2018
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 160,362 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,693 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,005 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,005 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,032 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202615 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,452 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,152 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,220 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,220 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202616 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,115 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,881 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,881 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,420 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 74,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,579 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 94,255 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2007 12 Jun 202616 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 38,598 MI
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SW51DZO was registered on 2001-11-16
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