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2013 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW57SSS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2013
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 163,396 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,447 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,447 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,241 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,776 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,013 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2023 12 Jun 202629 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,402 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,724 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,712 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,206 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,808 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 12 Jun 202629 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,378 MI
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SW57SSS was registered on 2013-11-28
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