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SW60GZC
2011 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW60GZC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe to mounting securing device missing
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,253 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear too flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,528 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs worn thin! (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,443 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,445 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,736 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,317 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,220 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,189 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,063 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,664 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,763 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,431 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW60GZC was registered on 2011-01-13
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