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SW55KFO
2006 BMW X3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW55KFO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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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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102 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,089 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Wiper arm broken.
- Oil leak, but not excessive Various. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 180,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Fluid running down strut body. (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spraying grease on brake & suspension components (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Wiper arm broken.
- Oil leak, but not excessive Various. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,896 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- REAR WIPER/ WASH INOP
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT/ BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BUMP STOP MISSING (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT/ BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN AND RUBBING WHEEL
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- BONNET HANDLE MISSING
- ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
1 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn KNOCKING WHEN STEERING TURNED (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR WIPER/ WASH INOP
- ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT/ BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- BONNET HANDLE MISSING
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BUMP STOP MISSING (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT/ BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN AND RUBBING WHEEL
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test DICE REMOVED ()
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,879 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,631 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,478 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,903 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019 8 Jun 202622 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,440 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake back plate corroded
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake back plate corroded
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,121 MI
8 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,121 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,105 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,827 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,219 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 8 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,439 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 8 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,518 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,954 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 8 Jun 202619 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,943 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2009 8 Jun 202616 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,942 MI
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SW55KFO was registered on 2006-02-21
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