BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
M47 SWKMOT history
M47 SWK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,636 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 108,636 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M47 SWK
- 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
- 30 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M47 SWK was last recorded at 108,636 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,642 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,994 miles
- Average per year
- 2,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,636 miles
- 2024 – 106,642 miles
- 2023 – 104,805 miles
- 2022 – 102,024 miles
- 2021 – 99,374 miles
- 2020 – 97,748 miles
- 2019 – 97,699 miles
- 2018 – 97,258 miles
- 2017 – 96,822 miles
- 2016 – 95,691 miles
- 2015 – 94,839 miles
- 2014 – 93,845 miles
- 2013 – 92,959 miles
- 2012 – 92,427 miles
- 2011 – 91,443 miles
- 2010 – 90,410 miles
- 2009 – 85,521 miles
- 2008 – 73,520 miles
- 2007 – 61,570 miles
- 2006 – 53,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,636 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,636 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 108,636 miles
- Test number
- 432610222521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,642 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,642 miles
- Test number
- 817223400195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,805 miles (+2,781)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 104,805 miles
- Test number
- 439981434805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,024 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 102,024 miles
- Test number
- 932599548729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,374 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 99,374 miles
- Test number
- 473952170198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 295679592695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,748 miles (+49)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 883960953122
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,699 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,699 miles
- Test number
- 833330309031
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,647 miles (+389)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,647 miles
- Test number
- 618324374554
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,258 miles (+436)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,258 miles
- Test number
- 220438873588
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass96,822 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,822 miles
- Test number
- 382520387295
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Upper (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)
Pass95,691 miles (+852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 95,691 miles
- Test number
- 571431822993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,839 miles (+994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,839 miles
- Test number
- 927002184311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass93,845 miles (+886)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,845 miles
- Test number
- 495180164220
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,959 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 92,959 miles
- Test number
- 346726163477
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail92,958 miles (+531)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,958 miles
- Test number
- 215143753263
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass92,427 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,427 miles
- Test number
- 407476532239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,400 miles (+957)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,400 miles
- Test number
- 608344922273
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass91,443 miles (+1,033)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,443 miles
- Test number
- 497138911249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 90,410 miles
- Test number
- 320858810429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,410 miles (+4,889)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,410 miles
- Test number
- 761838710236
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass85,521 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 85,521 miles
- Test number
- 330615819370
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,521 miles (+3,239)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,521 miles
- Test number
- 563405519310
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,282 miles (+8,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,282 miles
- Test number
- 380600029073
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,520 miles (+11,950)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 73,520 miles
- Test number
- 934199928019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,570 miles (+8,294)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,570 miles
- Test number
- 783998057077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 53,276 miles
- Test number
- 852611706211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M47 SWK
- Does M47 SWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M47 SWK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M47 SWK?
- The MOT on M47 SWK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M47 SWK done?
- M47 SWK was recorded at 108,636 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,827 miles a year.
- Has M47 SWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M47 SWK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on M47 SWK 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 M47 SWK find?
- M47 SWK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.
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