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2007 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW57WVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 24 Mar 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,224 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus nail (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs appear to be smaller than what would be originally fitted
- both rear brake disc backing plates worn/damaged
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- slight corrosion to rear underbody
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) 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
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- both rear brake disc backing plates worn/damaged
- front discs appear to be smaller than what would be originally fitted
- slight corrosion to rear underbody
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,369 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust flexible pipes corroded
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- parking brake lever has limited reserve travel
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,294 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,461 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019 7 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,393 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,410 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,582 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016 7 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,528 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202625 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,687 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,800 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 7 Jun 20266 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,267 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW57WVL was registered on 2007-09-17
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