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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T468 SWKMOT history

T468 SWK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
130,296 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T468 SWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T468 SWK was last recorded at 130,296 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 1,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,764 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,532 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,296 miles
  • 2024 – 128,764 miles
  • 2023 – 128,075 miles
  • 2022 – 125,591 miles
  • 2021 – 121,482 miles
  • 2020 – 118,003 miles
  • 2019 – 109,731 miles
  • 2018 – 100,077 miles
  • 2017 – 92,673 miles
  • 2016 – 91,589 miles
  • 2015 – 89,521 miles
  • 2014 – 84,390 miles
  • 2013 – 79,182 miles
  • 2012 – 73,508 miles
  • 2011 – 69,357 miles
  • 2010 – 66,168 miles
  • 2009 – 62,017 miles
  • 2008 – 57,891 miles
  • 2007 – 52,812 miles
  • 2006 – 47,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,296 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,296 miles (+1,532)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    225931173728
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,764 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,764 miles
    Test number
    635018577004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,075 miles (+2,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    676615416576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass125,591 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,591 miles
    Test number
    352171794137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,482 miles (+3,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    959067851367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,003 miles (+8,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    991513997540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,731 miles (+9,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    220348569078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,077 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    353014103220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail100,025 miles (+7,352)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,025 miles
    Test number
    168866934883
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,673 miles (+1,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    533909469008
    • AdvisoryO/S/R spring corroded, some brake pipes showing signs off corrosion.

  11. Pass91,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    307779062483
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear brake pipes heavily rusted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexy brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail91,588 miles (+2,067)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,588 miles
    Test number
    386048580114
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear brake pipes heavily rusted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexy brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass89,521 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    348893385175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel and steal pipes have surface rust some play in rack surface rust on springs

  14. Fail89,521 miles (+5,131)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    777433385117
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel and steal pipes have surface rust some play in rack surface rust on springs

  15. Pass84,390 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    998450494194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail84,383 miles (+5,201)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    976470494192
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass79,182 miles (+5,674)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    245755283166
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear inner sills slight corrosion

  18. Pass73,508 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    137817082186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Fail73,495 miles (+4,138)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    445686082168
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass69,357 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    687185481125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,320 miles (+3,152)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    695172081122
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNew exhaust system fitted but center rubber mount split

  22. Pass66,168 miles (+4,151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    854021280107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  23. Pass62,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    194227969199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail62,017 miles (+4,126)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    780567969113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail57,891 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    202885578403
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Pass57,891 miles (+5,079)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    902695078192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Pass52,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    691032177187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,812 miles (+4,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    252572477128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    694353456179
    • NoteN/s fromt tyre wearing outer edge

Questions about T468 SWK

Does T468 SWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T468 SWK expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T468 SWK?
The MOT on T468 SWK expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T468 SWK done?
T468 SWK was recorded at 130,296 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has T468 SWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T468 SWK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T468 SWK 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 T468 SWK find?
T468 SWK failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal.

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