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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L60 SWBMOT history

L60 SWB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 177,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
177,318 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 SWB was last recorded at 177,318 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2009: 16,084 miles, lower than 157,433 miles on 10 Mar 2008.

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
174,785 miles · 9 Apr 2011
Between the last two tests
2,533 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,318 miles
  • 2011 – 174,785 miles
  • 2010 – 166,169 miles
  • 2009 – 16,084 miles
  • 2008 – 157,433 miles
  • 2007 – 154,640 miles
  • 2006 – 143,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,318 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,318 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,318 miles
    Test number
    493870582990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass174,785 miles (+8,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    174,785 miles
    Test number
    296719191029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  3. Pass166,169 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    166,169 miles
    Test number
    150906190432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,168 miles (+150,084)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,168 miles
    Test number
    401881170024
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  5. Pass16,084 miles (-141,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,084 miles
    Test number
    800266079091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,433 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    140260978074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,410 miles (+2,770)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,410 miles
    Test number
    752565168081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass154,640 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    154,640 miles
    Test number
    462646067016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    143,949 miles
    Test number
    852672466071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L60 SWB

Does L60 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L60 SWB expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L60 SWB?
The MOT on L60 SWB expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L60 SWB done?
L60 SWB was recorded at 177,318 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has L60 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 SWB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on L60 SWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L60 SWB find?
L60 SWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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