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SW51GVG
2001 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW51GVG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,147 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At Brake Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,664 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,024 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,075 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,111 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,302 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,182 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 12 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,511 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,465 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,834 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,635 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,052 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,905 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,948 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 63,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,434 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 42,323 MI
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SW51GVG was registered on 2001-11-23
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