
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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
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))
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))
Pass97,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,394 miles
- Test number
- 873826854049
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass76,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,551 miles
- Test number
- 626433720401
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass71,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,963 miles
- Test number
- 602669002685
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass64,502 miles (+7,961)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,502 miles
- Test number
- 297481027600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,541 miles (+8,062)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,541 miles
- Test number
- 666329051688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,479 miles (+10,398)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 48,479 miles
- Test number
- 710674035366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,081 miles (+11,294)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 322117553469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,787 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 26,787 miles
- Test number
- 540953987132
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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