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SW55LFZ
2005 BMW X3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration SW55LFZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 19 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 61,375 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,854 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,325 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,391 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,516 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,413 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,156 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020 10 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,904 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,911 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,279 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016 10 Jun 202611 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,340 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 10 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,776 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
10 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
13 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,018 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013Advisory 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 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,675 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012 10 Jun 202620 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,687 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
11 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,360 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW55LFZ was registered on 2005-12-22
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