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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW59BYM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 02 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,070 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027 9 Jun 20261 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,785 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025 9 Jun 202612 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,676 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,676 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,212 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023 9 Jun 20267 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 51,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,374 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022 9 Jun 202618 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,492 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,579 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020 9 Jun 20266 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,700 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side ( front arm) (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side ( inside ) (3.5.1i)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,365 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- slight oil leak at rear diffirential
- exhaust clamp broken but not effecting the support of the exhaust system
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,109 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 9 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,934 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 9 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,816 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 9 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,606 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 9 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,270 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 9 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!
SW59BYM was registered on 2009-11-30
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