
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
X23 SWNMOT history
X23 SWN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 176,280 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X23 SWN
- 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
- 17 Nov 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X23 SWN was last recorded at 176,280 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,861 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,419 miles
- Average per year
- 9,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,280 miles
- 2025 – 171,861 miles
- 2024 – 167,086 miles
- 2023 – 162,185 miles
- 2022 – 157,313 miles
- 2021 – 151,444 miles
- 2020 – 144,710 miles
- 2019 – 129,446 miles
- 2018 – 117,843 miles
- 2017 – 109,345 miles
- 2016 – 90,730 miles
- 2015 – 70,584 miles
- 2014 – 68,388 miles
- 2013 – 57,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,280 miles (+4,419)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 176,280 miles
- Test number
- 979771327484
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass171,861 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 171,861 miles
- Test number
- 126759492388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,086 miles (+4,901)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 167,086 miles
- Test number
- 607739332361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,185 miles (+4,872)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 162,185 miles
- Test number
- 297631484547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,313 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 157,313 miles
- Test number
- 643618862026
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail157,294 miles (+5,850)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,294 miles
- Test number
- 473245911486
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass151,444 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,444 miles
- Test number
- 225705346293
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,433 miles (+6,723)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,433 miles
- Test number
- 240681882339
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,710 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,710 miles
- Test number
- 568603878759
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,710 miles (+15,264)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,710 miles
- Test number
- 309775011744
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,446 miles (+274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,446 miles
- Test number
- 456644097403
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail129,172 miles (+11,329)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,172 miles
- Test number
- 151706638344
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components
Pass117,843 miles (+8,498)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,843 miles
- Test number
- 192517429257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,345 miles
- Test number
- 503943545222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,345 miles (+18,615)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,345 miles
- Test number
- 238903776861
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass90,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,730 miles
- Test number
- 596540874589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,730 miles (+20,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,730 miles
- Test number
- 683225255400
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass70,584 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,584 miles
- Test number
- 208463915439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,388 miles (+10,789)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 68,388 miles
- Test number
- 657757714399
- NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn slighty on inner egde
Pass57,599 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,599 miles
- Test number
- 427376713460
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions..no result recorded..too clean
- NoteLight wear to n/s f tyre edges
Fail57,599 miles2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,599 miles
- Test number
- 875192513339
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions..no result recorded..too clean
- NoteLight wear to n/s f tyre edges
Questions about X23 SWN
- Does X23 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 SWN is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X23 SWN?
- The MOT on X23 SWN is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X23 SWN done?
- X23 SWN was recorded at 176,280 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,153 miles a year.
- Has X23 SWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X23 SWN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on X23 SWN 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 X23 SWN find?
- X23 SWN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.
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