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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

SPW 49MOT history

SPW 49 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

SPW 49 black 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,359 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPW 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPW 49 was last recorded at 62,359 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,687 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,672 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,359 miles
  • 2025 – 59,687 miles
  • 2024 – 57,366 miles
  • 2023 – 54,797 miles
  • 2022 – 52,404 miles
  • 2021 – 49,599 miles
  • 2020 – 47,032 miles
  • 2019 – 42,496 miles
  • 2018 – 37,989 miles
  • 2017 – 33,012 miles
  • 2016 – 26,975 miles
  • 2015 – 24,006 miles
  • 2013 – 19,714 miles
  • 2012 – 15,362 miles
  • 2011 – 8,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,359 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,359 miles (+2,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    872764073781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,687 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    295631646581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail59,634 miles (+2,268)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    900968292737
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass57,366 miles (+2,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    360951322137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass54,797 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    396603495948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass52,404 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    627555602671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,599 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    123769395805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,032 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    705087448078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,496 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    612850497198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,989 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    494284828212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,012 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    642812806113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,975 miles (+2,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    167962099665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail24,006 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    107887015423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass24,006 miles (+4,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    138547615040
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,714 miles (+4,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,714 miles
    Test number
    119121653391
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass15,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    646848142382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,362 miles (+6,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    106427742311
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass8,917 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,917 miles
    Test number
    488911211089
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges{225 35 r19 bridgestone potenza reo50a runflat}
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges{255 30 r19}

Questions about SPW 49

What vehicle is registration SPW 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPW 49 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2007. 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 SPW 49 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPW 49 is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPW 49?
The MOT on SPW 49 is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPW 49 done?
SPW 49 was recorded at 62,359 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has SPW 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPW 49 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on SPW 49 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 SPW 49 find?
SPW 49 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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