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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW61VFS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Aug 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,572 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,427 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,010 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi in weak condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,758 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022 10 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
19 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,173 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,928 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,120 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,238 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- offside bonnet catch not releasing
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,238 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside bonnet catch not releasing
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,528 MI
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SW61VFS was registered on 2011-12-23
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