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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

SWE 179MOT history

SWE 179 is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 144,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

SWE 179 black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,086 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWE 179
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWE 179 was last recorded at 144,086 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,956 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
13,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,086 miles
  • 2025 – 135,956 miles
  • 2024 – 127,707 miles
  • 2023 – 113,760 miles
  • 2022 – 96,416 miles
  • 2021 – 78,273 miles
  • 2020 – 62,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,086 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,086 miles (+8,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,086 miles
    Test number
    292386114248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass135,956 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    306208938906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,707 miles (+13,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    611324366776
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass113,760 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    765335577350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail113,730 miles (+17,314)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,730 miles
    Test number
    873299627533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,416 miles (+18,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,416 miles
    Test number
    461197707875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,273 miles (+15,527)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    292721153192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    164435487305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWE 179

What vehicle is registration SWE 179 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWE 179 on a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Jul 2017. 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 SWE 179 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWE 179 is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWE 179?
The MOT on SWE 179 is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWE 179 done?
SWE 179 was recorded at 144,086 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 13,413 miles a year.
Has SWE 179 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWE 179 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on SWE 179 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 SWE 179 find?
SWE 179 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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