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2007 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW57BTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 21 Sep 2024
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,007 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,485 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,599 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,590 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,001 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,598 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,523 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,253 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,397 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake back plate insecure
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,637 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,905 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,987 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,897 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SW57BTV was registered on 2007-11-06
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