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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T27 SWAMOT history

T27 SWA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,462 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 SWA was last recorded at 153,462 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,979 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,483 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,462 miles
  • 2025 – 147,979 miles
  • 2024 – 144,583 miles
  • 2023 – 139,714 miles
  • 2022 – 136,249 miles
  • 2021 – 132,703 miles
  • 2020 – 127,127 miles
  • 2019 – 120,424 miles
  • 2018 – 111,400 miles
  • 2017 – 105,930 miles
  • 2016 – 99,447 miles
  • 2015 – 93,160 miles
  • 2014 – 85,210 miles
  • 2013 – 77,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,462 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertray damaged but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,462 miles
    Test number
    676645418755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail153,462 miles (+5,483)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,462 miles
    Test number
    208617435330
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass147,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,979 miles
    Test number
    341991484076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,979 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,979 miles
    Test number
    779458912594
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,583 miles (+4,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    171208155141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass139,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    803080612431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,714 miles (+3,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    605837807705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass136,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    108680218071
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  9. Fail136,247 miles (+3,544)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,247 miles
    Test number
    820747958725
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault parking brake: warning red light indicates a fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  10. Pass132,703 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,703 miles
    Test number
    411711201130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged but not likely to fall off

  11. Fail132,692 miles (+5,565)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,692 miles
    Test number
    391866076880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged but not likely to fall off

  12. Pass127,127 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    443741681336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass120,424 miles (+211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,424 miles
    Test number
    740337058238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Fail120,213 miles (+8,813)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    313112022988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass111,400 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    185453561026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,930 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    829816564654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,447 miles (+6,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    619859319399
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating is swollen (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass93,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    877880905112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,160 miles (+7,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    378370605193
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass85,210 miles (+7,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    859966904172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass77,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    745999363256
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about T27 SWA

Does T27 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 SWA is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 SWA?
The MOT on T27 SWA is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 SWA done?
T27 SWA was recorded at 153,462 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has T27 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 SWA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 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 T27 SWA find?
T27 SWA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside front undertray not fully secure damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 1 more.

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