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SW55FLM
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW55FLM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
18
Passes
3
Failures
85.71%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 168,367 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,485 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,995 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,905 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ,just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,974 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,632 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,419 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,226 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020 9 Jun 202628 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,557 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 9 Jun 20261 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,544 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,243 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,018 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,581 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,978 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 9 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,304 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 9 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,341 MI
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SW55FLM was registered on 2005-12-22
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