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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW55LBN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 29 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,400 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- general corrosion underside
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,329 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion underside
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,279 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,739 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 10 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,894 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,510 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,168 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,989 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,511 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,687 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,515 MI
10 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,515 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,943 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,974 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,455 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,378 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,639 MI
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SW55LBN was registered on 2005-11-13
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