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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S18 SWPMOT history

S18 SWP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

S18 SWP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2022
Mileage
119,412 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 SWP was last recorded at 119,412 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,564 miles · 24 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,412 miles
  • 2021 – 117,564 miles
  • 2020 – 117,523 miles
  • 2018 – 117,503 miles
  • 2015 – 113,328 miles
  • 2014 – 109,400 miles
  • 2013 – 103,435 miles
  • 2012 – 98,617 miles
  • 2011 – 92,956 miles
  • 2010 – 88,094 miles
  • 2009 – 81,828 miles
  • 2008 – 73,734 miles
  • 2007 – 63,519 miles
  • 2006 – 55,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,412 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and cracked
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing liner damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious under body damage/scuffs

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,412 miles (+1,848)3 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,412 miles
    Test number
    399783683174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body damage/scuffs

  2. Pass117,564 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,564 miles
    Test number
    710608180023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,523 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    336124413234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,503 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,503 miles
    Test number
    541339502244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass113,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    825742450476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,328 miles (+3,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    697220823050
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass109,400 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    297726684148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,435 miles (+4,818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    499114183109
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass98,617 miles (+5,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    346116592177
    • NoteCan't see rear springs

  10. Pass92,956 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    386997791199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    432009680185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,093 miles (+6,265)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    280629080135
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty

  13. Pass81,828 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    261052999177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,734 miles (+10,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    183119198186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,519 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    313141017175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,116 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    334125916130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    630837966071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 SWP

Does S18 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 SWP expired on 23 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 SWP?
The MOT on S18 SWP expired on 23 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 SWP done?
S18 SWP was recorded at 119,412 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has S18 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 SWP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 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 S18 SWP find?
S18 SWP failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage missing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage missing; rear anti-roll bar missing, and 19 more.

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