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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

SCW 3MOT history

SCW 3 is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

SCW 3 grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,319 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCW 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCW 3 was last recorded at 134,319 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,927 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,392 miles
Average per year
5,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,319 miles
  • 2025 – 131,927 miles
  • 2024 – 130,113 miles
  • 2022 – 129,250 miles
  • 2020 – 128,284 miles
  • 2019 – 126,450 miles
  • 2018 – 120,333 miles
  • 2017 – 114,577 miles
  • 2016 – 108,888 miles
  • 2015 – 102,130 miles
  • 2014 – 96,585 miles
  • 2013 – 87,844 miles
  • 2012 – 75,267 miles
  • 2011 – 58,441 miles
  • 2010 – 55,171 miles
  • 2009 – 49,644 miles
  • 2008 – 37,476 miles
  • 2007 – 27,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak showing in rear diff

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,319 miles
    Test number
    292330626962
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak showing in rear diff

  2. Fail134,319 miles (+2,392)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,319 miles
    Test number
    477554044369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak showing in rear diff

  3. Pass131,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    274920704458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff showing slight oil leak

  4. Fail131,927 miles (+1,814)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    384992029961
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff showing slight oil leak

  5. Pass130,113 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,113 miles
    Test number
    101161707088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail130,110 miles (+860)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    687812215411
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body support bears becoming weak and corroded

  7. Pass129,250 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    433915193879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,248 miles (+964)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    867713243274
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,284 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    535201297190
    • AdvisoryRear diff (front) prop shaft oil seal showing slight oil leak

  10. Pass126,450 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,450 miles
    Test number
    283147805400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,390 miles (+6,057)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,390 miles
    Test number
    520031256097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass120,333 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    113126235745
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail120,333 miles (+5,756)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    857820684910
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass114,577 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,577 miles
    Test number
    551197588388
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail114,567 miles (+5,679)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,567 miles
    Test number
    218599034207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,888 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    702913928674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,887 miles (+6,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    471051641759
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass102,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    592867272705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in its inner side wall but not down to the cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail102,130 miles (+5,545)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    938554267395
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in its inner side wall but not down to the cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass96,585 miles (+8,741)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    846571094293
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  21. Pass87,844 miles (+12,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    757858573287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass75,267 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    229906922106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail75,265 miles (+16,824)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,265 miles
    Test number
    746304422192
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass58,441 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    689845171023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,171 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    223136920143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,644 miles (+12,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    611209419148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in side wall not exposing cords.

  27. Pass37,476 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    511324598026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    841050997056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCW 3

What vehicle is registration SCW 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCW 3 on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 May 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SCW 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCW 3 is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCW 3?
The MOT on SCW 3 is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCW 3 done?
SCW 3 was recorded at 134,319 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
Has SCW 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCW 3 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on SCW 3 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 SCW 3 find?
SCW 3 passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak showing in rear diff.

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