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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW55BMW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,942 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 61,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,650 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,856 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,487 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,288 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,559 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,151 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,185 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,562 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,912 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,752 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,455 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,898 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,981 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,312 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,830 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,048 MI
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SW55BMW was registered on 2005-12-05
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