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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L22 SWTMOT history

L22 SWT is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L22 SWT red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
106,443 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 SWT was last recorded at 106,443 miles on 13 May 2026, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,101 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,342 miles
Average per year
7,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,443 miles
  • 2025 – 102,101 miles
  • 2024 – 98,236 miles
  • 2023 – 97,394 miles
  • 2022 – 76,551 miles
  • 2021 – 71,963 miles
  • 2020 – 64,502 miles
  • 2019 – 56,541 miles
  • 2018 – 48,479 miles
  • 2017 – 38,081 miles
  • 2016 – 26,787 miles
  • 2015 – 25,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,443 miles (+4,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,443 miles
    Test number
    233282425261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
  2. Pass102,101 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    692432704751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass98,236 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    803698666666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass97,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    873826854049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,394 miles (+20,843)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    236799694661
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass76,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,551 miles
    Test number
    626433720401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,551 miles (+4,588)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,551 miles
    Test number
    569299631134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass71,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    602669002685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,963 miles (+7,461)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    768627807272
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,502 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    297481027600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,541 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    666329051688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,479 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    710674035366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,081 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    322117553469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,787 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,787 miles
    Test number
    540953987132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    645803400592
    • 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)

Questions about L22 SWT

Does L22 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 SWT is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 SWT?
The MOT on L22 SWT is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 SWT done?
L22 SWT was recorded at 106,443 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
Has L22 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 SWT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 SWT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L22 SWT find?
L22 SWT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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