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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SW60FBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,416 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- underbody corroded
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,778 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
2 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,478 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,097 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,245 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,087 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,027 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,705 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,239 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyre tread wearing thin (approximately 3mm
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,758 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi section slightly weak
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,846 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202631 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,267 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brakes binding slightly
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brakes binding slightly
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,398 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202627 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,788 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW60FBE was registered on 2011-01-04
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