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SW55BBO
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration SW55BBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,850 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- advise rear shocker covers
12 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,850 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- advise rear shocker covers
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,324 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- advise o/s/r shocker cover missing
31 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 179,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- advise o/s/r shocker cover missing
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,288 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- advise o/s/r shocker dust cover
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- advise o/s/r shocker dust cover
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,017 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,100 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,283 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,121 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,951 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,227 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s o/s/f outer tyre walls damaged
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s o/s/f outer tyre walls damaged
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,348 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,429 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,896 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,681 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,702 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,404 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,404 MI
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SW55BBO was registered on 2005-11-18
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