free car check
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW55DJX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Feb 2021
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 278,265 KM
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021 8 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,421 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front inner steering gaitor slightly damaged
- windscreen has small crack on lower edge
- Offside Rear tyre under inflated
- Offside Rear outer sill damaged
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,364 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,474 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering control arm (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,086 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,528 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015 8 Jun 202623 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,150 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 8 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,150 MI
8 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,392 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 8 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
15 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,751 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012 8 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
8 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,000 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,269 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 8 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,505 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55DJX was registered on 2005-12-21
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.