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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L1 SWBMOT history

L1 SWB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

L1 SWB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
63,320 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SWB was last recorded at 63,320 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2023: 61,951 miles, lower than 62,312 miles on 4 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,550 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
2,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,320 miles
  • 2024 – 62,550 miles
  • 2023 – 61,951 miles
  • 2022 – 62,312 miles
  • 2020 – 60,119 miles
  • 2019 – 59,600 miles
  • 2018 – 56,254 miles
  • 2017 – 55,543 miles
  • 2016 – 53,616 miles
  • 2015 – 51,943 miles
  • 2014 – 51,192 miles
  • 2013 – 49,167 miles
  • 2012 – 45,812 miles
  • 2011 – 38,061 miles
  • 2010 – 36,241 miles
  • 2009 – 31,155 miles
  • 2008 – 18,111 miles
  • 2007 – 16,554 miles
  • 2006 – 14,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,320 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,320 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    704036723482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,550 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    134070474587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,951 miles (-361)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    297332294258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,312 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    650258696430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,119 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    200194699541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,600 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    862057162229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    826166077467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,254 miles (+711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    547343517588
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass55,543 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    256990694141
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  10. Pass53,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    941341243692
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  11. Fail53,616 miles (+1,673)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    188954265413
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  12. Pass51,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    258850165192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail51,943 miles (+751)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    615389455183
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass51,192 miles (+2,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    206408934264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,167 miles (+3,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    897303833112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,812 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    799116932144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail45,804 miles (+7,743)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    316385932130
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail38,061 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    108652361059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass38,061 miles (+1,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    499142261011
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,241 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    344008810279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,155 miles (+13,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    992602229238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,111 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,111 miles
    Test number
    350615608255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,554 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,554 miles
    Test number
    283019497186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,550 miles
    Test number
    202078796188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 SWB

Does L1 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 SWB expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 SWB?
The MOT on L1 SWB expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 SWB done?
L1 SWB was recorded at 63,320 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 2,607 miles a year.
Has L1 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SWB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L1 SWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 SWB find?
L1 SWB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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