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SW54FTA
2004 BMW X3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW54FTA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,877 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- plastic under vehicle covers fitted preventing full inspection of components and prescribed areas
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- plastic under vehicle covers fitted preventing full inspection of components and prescribed areas
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover fitted preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,354 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,768 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 141,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,761 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock shroud fallen off
21 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear shock shroud fallen off
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,264 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,677 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,677 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,633 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,780 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,122 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,614 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202629 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,237 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010 10 Jun 202610 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,720 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2009 10 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,851 MI
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SW54FTA was registered on 2004-12-09
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