BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 2,494 cc
L23 SWPMOT history
L23 SWP is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 160,807 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SWP was last recorded at 160,807 miles on 18 May 2026, 21,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,696 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,111 miles
- Average per year
- 10,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,807 miles
- 2025 – 139,696 miles
- 2023 – 125,412 miles
- 2022 – 107,579 miles
- 2020 – 99,597 miles
- 2019 – 82,173 miles
- 2018 – 71,389 miles
- 2017 – 65,140 miles
- 2016 – 58,922 miles
- 2015 – 53,155 miles
- 2014 – 36,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,807 miles
- 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 foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryParking brake lever close to maximum
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake discs are heavily lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,807 miles (+21,111)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 160,807 miles
- Test number
- 878609427111
- 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 foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever close to maximum
Pass139,696 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 139,696 miles
- Test number
- 526950767773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,696 miles (+14,284)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,696 miles
- Test number
- 809362693015
- Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,412 miles (+11,758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 125,412 miles
- Test number
- 222150822808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass113,654 miles (+6,075)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 113,654 miles
- Test number
- 412930418752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,579 miles (+7,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,579 miles
- Test number
- 342868228708
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing against anti-roll bar (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,597 miles (+17,424)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,597 miles
- Test number
- 553710040519
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip in front screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,173 miles (+10,784)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,173 miles
- Test number
- 643519625739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,389 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,389 miles
- Test number
- 390265800788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,367 miles (+6,227)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,367 miles
- Test number
- 615089654749
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,140 miles
- Test number
- 298402944853
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail65,139 miles (+6,217)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,139 miles
- Test number
- 713549261286
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,922 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,922 miles
- Test number
- 132017102700
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are heavily lipped
Fail58,901 miles (+5,746)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,901 miles
- Test number
- 988746749828
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are heavily lipped
Pass53,155 miles (+16,530)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,155 miles
- Test number
- 749747505147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,625 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 36,625 miles
- Test number
- 269872494054
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.
- NoteCracks along where tyre inner wall meets tread on both front tyres.
Questions about L23 SWP
- Does L23 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SWP is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SWP?
- The MOT on L23 SWP is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 SWP done?
- L23 SWP was recorded at 160,807 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
- Has L23 SWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SWP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 SWP 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 L23 SWP find?
- L23 SWP passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm, and 2 more.
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