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2013 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW63RLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2013
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,687 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,396 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,920 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,784 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,304 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,584 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,744 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,555 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,113 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components
- cover fitted to floor pans inspection restricted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components
- cover fitted to floor pans inspection restricted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,713 MI
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SW63RLU was registered on 2013-12-05
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