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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 2,979 cc

V13 SWAMOT history

V13 SWA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 70,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V13 SWA blue 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,492 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 SWA was last recorded at 70,492 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,812 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,680 miles
Average per year
9,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,492 miles
  • 2024 – 61,812 miles
  • 2023 – 52,663 miles
  • 2022 – 45,793 miles
  • 2021 – 21,753 miles
  • 2020 – 19,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,492 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,492 miles
    Test number
    921259752095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,812 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    250131072304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,663 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    259814481037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,793 miles (+24,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    978777719295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,753 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,753 miles
    Test number
    289600788185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,511 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,511 miles
    Test number
    919582455396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail19,494 miles3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    959769792830
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner and under 1 mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm recorded measurement at the centre of the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V13 SWA

Does V13 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 SWA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 SWA?
The MOT on V13 SWA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 SWA done?
V13 SWA was recorded at 70,492 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,651 miles a year.
Has V13 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 SWA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V13 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 V13 SWA find?
V13 SWA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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