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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V1 SWNMOT history

V1 SWN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

V1 SWN green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
117,937 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 SWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 SWN was last recorded at 117,937 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 9,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2013: 639 miles, lower than 59,920 miles on 10 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,466 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,471 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,937 miles
  • 2022 – 108,466 miles
  • 2021 – 103,721 miles
  • 2020 – 97,901 miles
  • 2018 – 86,299 miles
  • 2017 – 82,867 miles
  • 2016 – 78,225 miles
  • 2015 – 72,483 miles
  • 2014 – 67,850 miles
  • 2013 – 639 miles
  • 2012 – 59,920 miles
  • 2011 – 53,631 miles
  • 2010 – 49,656 miles
  • 2009 – 39,400 miles
  • 2008 – 31,929 miles
  • 2007 – 20,336 miles
  • 2006 – 15,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,937 miles (+9,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    961484579010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,466 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    338458232707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,721 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    901868628488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail103,718 miles (+5,817)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    436844647877
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass97,901 miles (+11,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    546057694837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,299 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    773626120729
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail86,299 miles (+3,432)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    574910407555
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass82,867 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,867 miles
    Test number
    924397652399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass78,225 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    555461171513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on inner arch (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass72,483 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    501711209381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass67,850 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    399339554424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail67,848 miles (+67,209)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    799375954240
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass639 miles (-59,281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    639 miles
    Test number
    275305053279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,920 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    426504652244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,631 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    256596851241
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail53,583 miles (+3,927)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    116114541202
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail49,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    452193150253
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass49,656 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    523113250213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,400 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    924132429237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,929 miles (+11,593)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    650589138274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
  21. Pass20,336 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    332360257463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,253 miles
    Test number
    441204046201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 SWN

Does V1 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 SWN expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 SWN?
The MOT on V1 SWN expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 SWN done?
V1 SWN was recorded at 117,937 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has V1 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 SWN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V1 SWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 SWN find?
V1 SWN passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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