
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass108,466 miles (+4,745)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,466 miles
- Test number
- 338458232707
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass639 miles (-59,281)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 639 miles
- Test number
- 275305053279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,920 miles (+6,289)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 59,920 miles
- Test number
- 426504652244
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass49,656 miles (+10,256)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 49,656 miles
- Test number
- 523113250213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,400 miles (+7,471)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,400 miles
- Test number
- 924132429237
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass20,336 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 20,336 miles
- Test number
- 332360257463
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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