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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW51HYN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Oct 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,094 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,493 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 9 Jun 20266 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,808 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,352 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018 9 Jun 202610 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,890 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre punctured
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,745 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,287 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,054 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,054 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,585 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,319 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,319 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,268 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,131 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,782 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,726 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007 9 Jun 20266 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,239 MI
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SW51HYN was registered on 2001-12-07
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