BMW 3 SERIES GU09SWV has 19 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 225,060 miles 4 months ago on Saturday 14th March 2026 at 10:18.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

GU09SWV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 2027225,060 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202516TH MARCH 2026222,690 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 2025222,668 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2025222,645 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202423RD FEBRUARY 2025220,502 MI
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 2024220,497 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20224TH DECEMBER 2023205,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20214TH DECEMBER 2022192,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Passenger & Driver Side Rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20204TH DECEMBER 2021185,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201923RD OCTOBER 2020181,676 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamps Have Blue Tint
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Close! (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hoses Starting To Crack/perish
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201823RD OCTOBER 2019175,905 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2018175,905 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201731ST AUGUST 2018165,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2017165,347 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201620TH AUGUST 2017142,275 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201520TH AUGUST 2016124,896 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20142ND JULY 201596,758 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20135TH MARCH 201474,738 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20125TH MARCH 201353,771 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU09SWV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

GU09SWV MOT Comments

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GU09SWV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 225,060 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,239 miles

GU09SWV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration GU09SWV was manufactured on Wednesday 4th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 225,060 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,239 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU09SWV has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 22 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does GU09SWV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 GU09SWV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU09SWV Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 GU09SWV does have Tax. Read more

When does GU09SWV Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU09SWV will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU09SWV MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU09SWV will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did GU09SWV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU09SWV was on Saturday 14th March 2026 at 10:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU09SWV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GU09SWV we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU09SWV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GU09SWV we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU09SWV?

GU09SWV is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has GU09SWV done?

The odometer reading for GU09SWV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 225,060 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,239 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU09SWV?

The vehicle GU09SWV was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 4th March 2009. Read more

What colour is GU09SWV?

The official colour of GU09SWV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GU09SWV have?

GU09SWV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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