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SW55DJJ
2005 BMW X3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration SW55DJJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,163 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear and rear linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy / scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- oil close to min
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear and rear linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy / scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,747 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to cord on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,586 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024 9 Jun 202616 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,467 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023 9 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,787 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,909 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2020 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,478 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,184 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 9 Jun 202612 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 11,827 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 9 Jun 202611 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,738 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 10,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,583 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,384 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014 9 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 9 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,749 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 9 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,302 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
20 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,781 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW55DJJ was registered on 2005-12-16
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