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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S888 SWAMOT history

S888 SWA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S888 SWA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,341 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S888 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S888 SWA was last recorded at 137,341 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,956 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
8,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,341 miles
  • 2025 – 131,956 miles
  • 2024 – 125,084 miles
  • 2023 – 112,771 miles
  • 2022 – 101,450 miles
  • 2021 – 90,895 miles
  • 2020 – 88,906 miles
  • 2019 – 80,792 miles
  • 2018 – 74,955 miles
  • 2017 – 68,425 miles
  • 2016 – 58,495 miles
  • 2015 – 45,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,341 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,341 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,341 miles
    Test number
    228289303427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,956 miles (+6,872)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,956 miles
    Test number
    673888154363
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,084 miles (+12,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,084 miles
    Test number
    578709124964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,771 miles (+11,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,771 miles
    Test number
    144407636041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass101,450 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    479932644884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail101,450 miles (+10,555)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    473413731708
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,895 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    726119555009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly rubbing.
  8. Pass88,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    886216810442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,906 miles (+8,114)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    235479359115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass80,792 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    844767831488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,955 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,955 miles
    Test number
    654088819607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
  12. Pass68,425 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,425 miles
    Test number
    836910078945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,495 miles (+12,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    228816244188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass45,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    167886375018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S888 SWA

Does S888 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S888 SWA is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S888 SWA?
The MOT on S888 SWA is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S888 SWA done?
S888 SWA was recorded at 137,341 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,356 miles a year.
Has S888 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S888 SWA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S888 SWA 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 S888 SWA find?
S888 SWA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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