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SW55EKF
2005 BMW X3
Colour: Brown
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SW55EKF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,891 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
- UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA
- SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,842 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,005 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,192 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,192 MI
11 Jun 202610 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,381 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s n/s front & rear tyres cracking on side walls/inside treads
- front exhaust flexy deteriorated & leaking
- n/s front brake disc splash guard corroded & loose/insecure
- n/s rear brake binding
- n/s rear tyre worn bald inside edge/shoulder
- o/s n/s front & rear tyres near lmit
- windscreen washers weak in operation
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,184 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear tyre worn bald inside shoulder
- n/s front brake disc shield loose/insecure
- front & rear tyres cracking on inside walls
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,996 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
29 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,747 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,174 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,032 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,453 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,239 MI
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SW55EKF was registered on 2005-12-23
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