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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW59AOP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,722 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Buckle on seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,194 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,210 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,210 MI
11 Jun 202614 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,796 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,458 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- advice on heavy underseal on rear sub frame and suspension
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,255 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,487 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- suspension components rusty
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,602 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner brake pads appear low
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
14 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
- Front Inner brake pads appear low
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,974 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Undercover blocking full inspection.
23 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,780 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing low
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing low
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,216 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,216 MI
11 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,676 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,331 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,331 MI
11 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,015 MI
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SW59AOP was registered on 2009-11-13
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