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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration SW54GPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension corroded
- Rear dif corroded
- Rear chassis corroded
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside front outer cv boot leaking
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front suspension corroded
- Front chassis corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,985 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside ftont outer cv boot leaking grease
- Parking brake reserve
- Rear suspension corroded
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,616 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rear pads close to limits both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm to body mounting bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,284 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,741 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018 7 Jun 202631 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017 7 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,558 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,551 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,272 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 7 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,596 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,922 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,079 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 7 Jun 202613 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,928 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,410 MI
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SW54GPY was registered on 2005-01-07
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