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SW51PDV
2001 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration SW51PDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 69,358 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly, asymmetric tyre, "inside" facing outwards
26 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,056 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,741 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024 9 Jun 20265 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,632 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023 9 Jun 20266 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
9 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,812 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,447 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,438 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021 9 Jun 20263 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,848 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 9 Jun 20263 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,722 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018 9 Jun 20265 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,674 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,984 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,745 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,521 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,352 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202614 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,633 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2009 9 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,144 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2008 9 Jun 202627 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
1 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,702 MI
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SW51PDV was registered on 2001-09-19
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