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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW51VUE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 20 Sep 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,178 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017 12 Jun 202617 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,040 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,855 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,593 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,084 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,084 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,094 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
16 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,177 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,503 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 12 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 91,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,642 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,223 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,662 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2007 12 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 43,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,134 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW51VUE was registered on 2001-09-01
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