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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW51FRO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Aug 2016
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,055 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,087 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,439 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,679 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,576 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,592 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,707 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,402 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
24 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,402 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2008 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 78,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,889 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2007 13 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!
SW51FRO was registered on 2001-11-23
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