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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration SW55BBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 10 Dec 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,535 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 206,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,872 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 197,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,328 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 180,884 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs
- advice keep eye on all tyres
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 180,884 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs
- advice keep eye on all tyres
16 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,910 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,824 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,660 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays covering under side of vehicle
17 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,333 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays covering under side of vehicle
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,066 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 132,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,292 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,580 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,944 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,233 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,660 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,631 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,939 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW55BBJ was registered on 2005-12-10
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